Tag Archives: Kampala

Reporting the 126th Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference, Kampala

Posted on 10/04/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

Inter-Parliamentary Union On Africa By Kisaka Robinson  This year Uganda hosted the 126th Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference on the theme of “The Parliament and People”. Over 2000 delegates from 160 countries were present although the remaining 33 of the UN’s 193 … Continue reading →

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AL-SHABAB IS A THREAT TO ALL AFRICA

Posted on 14/12/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Early this month, the Al-Shabab terrorist group appointed new leaders in their quest to continue supporting terrorism in the Horn of Africa; in particular, in Somalia and neighboring countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and others.  The top most leaders within … Continue reading →

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The absurdities of power: some reflections on ‘walk to work’ in Uganda

Posted on 20/06/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

On Friday 29 April, Kampala erupted in protest against the brutal arrest of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. As tear gas canisters popped and live gun fire sounded on the streets, state television showed uninterrupted coverage of the Royal Wedding.  These … Continue reading →

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Uganda 2010: A Photo Diary

Posted on 06/06/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

  During my PhD research in Uganda last year I constantly found myself documenting both events, and the changing landscapes around me as I moved through the central region conducting interviews and undertaking exciting (if less research related) weekend explorations. … Continue reading →

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Has Museveni Learned a Lesson?

Posted on 06/05/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Last week Kampala and other major urban areas across Uganda erupted into the most widespread protests so far in Sub-Saharan African following the revolutions in the north. Before the conflicts began I had argued in an article in Think Africa … Continue reading →

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