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Ugandan Diaspora Inspiration, Part 1, Interview of NASA Flight Director Kwatsi by Ronnie Mayanja

Ugandan Diaspora Inspiration, Part 1, Interview of NASA Flight Director Kwatsi by Ronnie Mayanja

28 October 2011

  www.ugandandiaspora.com ~ Part 1 of An interview of NASA’s first Black Flight Director, Ugandan National, Kwatsi Alibaruho ~ Join us as we celebrate Uganda’s Success Stories in the Diaspora. The first African-American to lead Mission Control is working shifts as a flight director for the International Space Station. Kwatsi Alibaruho completed more than 700 [...]

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Video ~ 20 Million Year-Old Fossil Found in Uganda

Video ~ 20 Million Year-Old Fossil Found in Uganda

03 October 2011

A team of Ugandan and French scientists has discovered the fossilized remains of a tree-climbing ape some 20 million years old, in Uganda’s Karamoja region. The fossil is thought to be a remote cousin of modern apes. The scientists discovered the remains on July 18th while looking for fossils in the remnants of an extinct [...]

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Machine Gun Preacher – Movie Trailer ~ a Film about an American who fought Kony to Free Abducted Children in Uganda & Sudan

Machine Gun Preacher – Movie Trailer ~ a Film about an American who fought Kony to Free Abducted Children in Uganda & Sudan

30 September 2011

Machine Gun Preacher is the inspirational true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing criminal who undergoes an astonishing transformation and finds an unexpected calling as the savior of hundreds of kidnapped and orphaned children. Gerard Butler (300) delivers a searing performance as Childers, the impassioned founder of the Angels of East Africa rescue organization [...]

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“Muzungu” lady steals the show at the Ugandan Convention in Denver, 2011

“Muzungu” lady steals the show at the Ugandan Convention in Denver, 2011

07 September 2011

  This is a traditional dance highlight from the 2011, Ugandan Denver Convention Entertainment on Saturday, September the 3rd. The participation of the attendees made this traditional Dance memorable. Hats off to the Lady who was Dubbed the Muzungu by the MC, she stole the show with her energetic rendition of the Baganda Traditional Dance [...]

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“Overcomer” ~ A New and Inspirational Music Video from Myco Chris & Kuklee

“Overcomer” ~ A New and Inspirational Music Video from Myco Chris & Kuklee

29 August 2011

This is a new Music video that Myco Chris together with Kuklee Ali based in the UK, have just released. It has powerful and moving lyrics. This is Definitely an anthem for all those who are working on overcoming adversity and the many struggles that life brings. Do kindly share it with your friends. It [...]

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Ugandan Female duo learning the hard way on road to London 2012

Ugandan Female duo learning the hard way on road to London 2012

16 August 2011

  LONDON ~ Uganda’s Jospehine Nammanda and Alice Gitta Okecho had a tough start at the Visa FIVB Beach Volleyball International, but won the support of the crowd London, Great Britain, August 10, 2011 – It didn’t take long for Uganda’s Josephine Nammanda and Alice Gitta Okecho to make an impression on the fans at [...]

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Full interview with director of film about Uganda Little League Baseball team

Full interview with director of film about Uganda Little League Baseball team

16 August 2011

By Tom Housenick, VARSITY BLOG ~ Jay Shapiro, a Parkland High School graduate now living in Manhattan, directed a film, “Opposite Field,” about the plight of a Little League team in Uganda. The 29-year-old spent three years on the project, including living in the African country for large chunks of time. A story on his [...]

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“A School For My Village” written by Jackson Kaguri | Book Review by  Michael Kirkpatrick

“A School For My Village” written by Jackson Kaguri | Book Review by Michael Kirkpatrick

07 August 2011

  By Michael Kirkpatrick ~ “A School For My Village” is an inspiring story of how one person can really make a difference in the world. Jackson Kaguri overcame tremendous odds to help the orphans in his village in Uganda. The book is his unforgettable story. To support this beautiful charitable work, please visit Jackson [...]

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US Baseball ~ Uganda sends first African team to Little League World Series

US Baseball ~ Uganda sends first African team to Little League World Series

21 July 2011

  A trailer of baseball in Uganda, where poverty is a huge problem. However, this is changing because of baseball. Ugandan baseball is growing faster than any other African nation, because of their lack of diligent , enthusiasm and effort, someday there would be a baseball star from Uganda. Best wish for Ugandan baseball!!! For [...]

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South Sudan celebrates its independence

South Sudan celebrates its independence

09 July 2011

  The Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest country in the climax of a 2005 peace deal. South Sudanese celebrated the birth of their new nation after voting for independence from the north.

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Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks at the Global Diaspora Forum

Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks at the Global Diaspora Forum

20 May 2011

  U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at the Global Diaspora Forum, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 17, 2011. [Go to http://www.state.gov/video for more video and text transcript.] The Secretary of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) [...]

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Members of the civil society joined journalists to commemorate the day with a dialogue

Members of the civil society joined journalists to commemorate the day with a dialogue

05 May 2011

  Members of the civil society joined journalists to commemorate the day with a dialogue. Top on the mind of discussants were cases of intimidation of journalists by state operatives. The dialogue was attended by the US based Voice of America Talk show host Shaka Ssali and the proprietor of Independent Magazine Andrew Mwenda who [...]

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Video: Besigye is flown from Entebbe to Kenya for treatment

Video: Besigye is flown from Entebbe to Kenya for treatment

30 April 2011

  Besigye was flown out to Kenya for treatment onboard a Kenyan Airways aircraft. FDC women’s league leader Ingrid Turinawe told NTV that Besigye was allowed to fly after both the intervention of the American and British embassies in Uganda. Besigye’s health deteriorated after being sprayed with pepper spray and tear while taking refuge in [...]

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Uganda Investment Authority Interview with Dr. Maggie Kigozi | Part 3

Uganda Investment Authority Interview with Dr. Maggie Kigozi | Part 3

14 April 2011

  UNAA Times Online brings you an interview of Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the director of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), with Ronnie Mayanja, Editor of UNAA Times Online, Your Voice in the Diaspora. She talks about the work that the Uganda Investment Authority is doing to enlighten the Ugandan Diaspora community about the value of [...]

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Uganda Museum for restructuring, Criticism from Association of Architects of Uganda

Uganda Museum for restructuring, Criticism from Association of Architects of Uganda

01 April 2011

  The Association of Architects of Uganda have added their voice to the raging debate on the reconstruction of the National Museum, by dismissing the design drawn for the proposed multi billion 60 storied Trade Center in Kamwokya.

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Galiwango, Uganda’s First Animated Film screened at the African Film Festival in Sweden

Galiwango, Uganda’s First Animated Film screened at the African Film Festival in Sweden

26 March 2011

By Solomon W. Jagwe (Director, Galiwango Animated Film), SWEDEN | www.galiwango.com | Shared experiences are the best, and this one is shaping up to be an awesome one that just can’t be kept under wraps. I would like to thank the team at CinemaFrica for their support and for selecting the Galiwango Film for screening [...]

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Pygmies and Gorillas –  a common history and a shared habitat

Pygmies and Gorillas – a common history and a shared habitat

12 March 2011

  Both the silverback mountain gorilla and the native African pygmy are creatures gravely threatened by modern society, and recent Ugandan preservation policy is another addition to their many troubles. Uganda has paid a good deal of money to move the pygmies out of the rainforest to preserve the natural wildlife (which draws tourists and, [...]

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What transpired in the Ugandan Elections, which Museveni Won with 68%

What transpired in the Ugandan Elections, which Museveni Won with 68%

23 February 2011

  This is a video tapestry that covers the Ugandan Presidential Elections of 2011. It showcases the beginning of the campaign journey, highlights the challenges, and the failures of the voting process, but also shows the democratic process in action in a country that has experienced numerous military coups.

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Decision Uganda: Museveni leading Presidential race

Decision Uganda: Museveni leading Presidential race

19 February 2011

  President Museveni leads the presidential race with 3,623,420 representing 69.19% of votes counted from 15, 806 polling stations out of 23, 968 polling stations countrywide.

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Music Video ~ Let’s Go Green By Angella Katatumba ft Keko

Music Video ~ Let’s Go Green By Angella Katatumba ft Keko

15 February 2011

  Conservation Awareness | New Music video featuring Angella Katatumba and Hip hop artist Keko. Angella sings about the need to conserve the environment. It’s a nice blend of Soul and R&B, layered on-top of an original african beat.

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New Music Video ~ Buuka – Batabazi Music Video, US Based Hip Hop, Ugandan Group

New Music Video ~ Buuka – Batabazi Music Video, US Based Hip Hop, Ugandan Group

02 February 2011

  This is the official Music video for the Buuka song by the Batabazi Hip Hop group based in Boston Massachusetts, US. Song Produced by BaSe ENT. Studios and Valley Curve Records. The footage was shot in 2 locations, one in Boston and the other in Maryland at the National Harbour. | Videography was done [...]

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Environment News Service | Eight Killed in Virunga National Park Ambush

Environment News Service | Eight Killed in Virunga National Park Ambush

25 January 2011

VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK, Democratic Republic of Congo,  (ENS) – Three rangers and five Congolese soldiers were killed this morning in an attack on their patrol vehicle in Congo’s Virunga National Park that park officials are calling the worst attack on patrols in over a year. The group was on patrol along a road that passes [...]

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Wildlife rangers among 8 killed in Congo attack

Wildlife rangers among 8 killed in Congo attack

25 January 2011

AFP ~ KINSHASA — Three wildlife rangers and five government soldiers have been killed in an attack by Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern DR Congo’s Virunga National Park, the park’s director said Tuesday. Around 50 rebels from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) attacked an army patrol in the park on Monday, [...]

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STATE RESEARCH BUREAU, the trailer, New Ugandan Film by Matt Bish

STATE RESEARCH BUREAU, the trailer, New Ugandan Film by Matt Bish

24 January 2011

  By Matt Bish | A story about Uganda’s troubled past. A closer look at what really happened in the so-called safe houses before 1986. A family tries to flee the troubled country and they are intercepted along the way…they are to meet face to face with the notorious captain Yusuf who runs one of [...]

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Ugandan Action Film, “State Research Bureau” Premieres in Kampala, Jan’ 25th

Ugandan Action Film, “State Research Bureau” Premieres in Kampala, Jan’ 25th

24 January 2011

By Matt Bish | A story about Uganda’s troubled past. A closer look at what really happened in the so-called safe houses before 1986. A family tries to flee the troubled country and they are intercepted along the way…they are to meet face to face with the notorious captain Yusuf who runs one of these [...]

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People & Power – The LRA and Sudan

People & Power – The LRA and Sudan

19 January 2011

  How serious a threat are Joseph Kony and the LRA to peace and stability in Sudan. People & Power investigates.

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Uganda Rising, the Effect of Kony, LRA on Northern Uganda

Uganda Rising, the Effect of Kony, LRA on Northern Uganda

15 January 2011

  Please note, for those easily disturbed there are graphic scenes in this film. The scramble for Africa never ended, it was renewed, renamed and redefined by the White supremacist power structure. The exploitation of Africa, its inhabitants, animals, flora and mineral resources has been carefully crafted, designed and implemented by western(White) governments and corporations. [...]

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Choosing Destiny, Sudan referendum with Roba Sharamo

Choosing Destiny, Sudan referendum with Roba Sharamo

07 January 2011

  Sudan is holding a referendum on Sunday, which could lead to the secession of Southern Sudan, making it the 193rd country in the world. To discuss this I am now joined by Roba Sharamo, Head of African Conflict Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies

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Mercy’s Village PSA, Making a difference in Northern Uganda

Mercy’s Village PSA, Making a difference in Northern Uganda

31 December 2010

  In 2005, I sat down at dinner with one of my roommates and listened as she shared about her recent trip to Africa. I’d had a desire to visit Africa for years, so I was fascinated by all her stories. She finally got around to telling me about the “night commuters:” these kids who [...]

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A Merry Christmas ~ “Silent Night” by Maurice Kirya (2010)

A Merry Christmas ~ “Silent Night” by Maurice Kirya (2010)

23 December 2010

  MAURICE WINS YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD Maurice’s efforts to change the Ugandan music industry was recognized as he was handed the Young Achievers Award 2010 in the category Music & Entertainment at a ceremony graced by the President of Uganda H.E. Museveni at the Serena Hotel in Kampala. The Young Achievers Award is an initiative [...]

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Your Vote Is More Important Than Salt, Sugar & Money, Don’t Sell It

Your Vote Is More Important Than Salt, Sugar & Money, Don’t Sell It

17 December 2010

  Uganda is scheduled to hold General elections in February 2011. As a run up to the exercise, the electorate needs to be empowered with information on the electoral process and hence forge a public partnership for their full participate in the elections. Citizen Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU) is implementing a campaign [...]

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Conservation Frontline | Poachers shoot dead Two Akagera rangers

Conservation Frontline | Poachers shoot dead Two Akagera rangers

08 December 2010

Two Akagera National Park rangers were killed on Sunday evening after being shot by suspected poachers who were hunting for wild game in the park. Another ranger narrowly survived the Sunday evening attack with severe injuries in the back. The dead were identified as Jean de Dieu Musabyimana and Silas Gapolisi, while Faustin Mwunvaneza, who [...]

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Mountain Gorilla Population Increases to 786

Mountain Gorilla Population Increases to 786

07 December 2010

IGCP DISPATCH  | The number on one of the world’s most charismatic and endangered species is in. The analysis of the census conducted in March and April 2010 indicates that there were a total of 480 mountain gorillas, Gorilla beringei beringei, in 36 groups along with 14 solitary silverback males in the Virunga Massif, which [...]

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World AIDS Day 2010 – Take action to save a life like Selinah’s

World AIDS Day 2010 – Take action to save a life like Selinah’s

05 December 2010

A short film showing how HIV treatment transforms one woman’s life in just 90 days. Please watch and take action at www.stopaidscampaign.org.uk Selinah is alive thanks to the work of the Topsy Foundation in South Africa. All around the world millions of people like Selinah are being helped by the Global Fund to stay healthy. [...]

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The Magic of tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda’s impenetrable forest

The Magic of tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda’s impenetrable forest

24 November 2010

  I went to Uganda to learn about the endangered mountain gorilla. The experience of being face to face with the great ape surpassed all my expectations. It touched me deeply… thinking of those moments brings me to tears each time. I am oppose to have animals in captivity, so seeing these beautiful creatures in [...]

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193 Countries ratified a Protocol on the Convention on Children’s Rights

193 Countries ratified a Protocol on the Convention on Children’s Rights

16 November 2010

193 Countries ratified a Protocol on the Convention on Children’s Rights, with the aim of protecting children from abuse and ensuring their basic needs are met.

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