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The international and the domestic scenario of Uganda color and shape Uganda news. Uganda news comprises news on the political affairs, economy, development,social events, etc. Daily news in Uganda consists of weather reports, exchange rates and commentaries on Uganda. Thus Uganda news covers a number of subjects and areas of news.
The civil war in Uganda had disastrous effects on the country's politics, people and most importantly economy. But since the culmination of the civil war in the latter half of 1980s Uganda has entered into a state of peaceful internal affairs and a stable and a developing economy. But this cannot prevent the plights of the hundreds of Ugandans in the northern part of the country caused by one of the most barbarous rebellions of Africa.
Concentration on the news on Uganda over the years leads to the fact that Uganda was infamous during the 1970s and the 1980s for violation of human rights. First it was the military dictatorship of Idi Amin (1971-79) and then of Milton Obote. Almost half a million people in Uganda were slaughtered during this period.
When Yoweri Museveni became president of Uganda there was a noticeable change in the news about Uganda. The democratic reforms brought by the new president resulted in the improvement of the country's status and image in the international field as the violation of human rights came down. Economic reforms supported by the west led to economic growth and a fall in inflation.
News of Uganda includes the country's involvement in DR Congo's civil war (1998-2003) and massacres and chaos created by Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) which killed thousands of people and made hundreds homeless. The conflicts ended in 2006 with the LRA signing a peace treaty with the government. Long term campaigns against HIV/AIDS that have earned Uganda global appreciation also falls under Uganda news.
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