South Sudan is 'on the brink,' U.N. warns amid renewed violence
The world's youngest country is teetering on the brink of another conflict as a regional war looms.
Uganda
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned in gasoline attack
Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She died from organ failure after being set on fire by a man local authorities described as Cheptegei's partner.
Uganda's gold medal runner wants all kids to 'make it.' But they need help
Joshua Cheptegei, who grew up in rural Uganda, is the record holder in the 10,000-meter race and an Olympic champion. Here's what we should do for all youngsters to help them fulfill their dreams.
Why villagers haven't left a mudslide prone mountain — and how a novel plan might help
On an extinct volcano in Uganda, hundreds of thousands face disaster due to climate change. The charity GiveDirectly is trying a surprising approach to help them get out of harm's way.
How NPR covered the missionary who ran a center for malnourished kids where 105 died
In 2019, NPR covered the story of Renee Bach, who said she was called by God to serve the children of Uganda. Now HBO is presenting her story in the documentary series 'Savior Complex.'
Uganda starts charging people under extreme anti-LGBTQ law, raising execution fears
Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda.
At least 41 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school
Police said rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, who have been launching attacks for years from their bases in eastern Congo, carried out the raid on the school in the border town of Mpondwe.
A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted
The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.
Extreme anti-gay legislation has much of Uganda's LGBTQ community living in fear
For Uganda's LGBTQ community, the threat of harsh anti-gay legislation is forcing many into hiding and has left some facing unbearable choices about their future there.
For Passover, I sent matzo to the Jews of Uganda. They've given me a gift as well
An American rabbi reflects on his online friendship with Jacob, a member of Uganda's Abayudaya Jewish community — and what he has learned from their conversations.