Uganda Archives - DD India

October 8, 2024 2:52 PM

One mpox case found in Uganda prison, official says

A case of mpox has been found in Nakasongola jail in central Uganda, a prison spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that the patient had been isolated and was receiving treatment. The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health eme...

September 14, 2024 4:16 PM

Olympic runner Cheptegei defied her violent ex. She lost her life anyway

On the morning of Sunday Sept. 1, Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was preparing to go to church from her home in the highlands of western Kenya. Her ex-boyfriend called a friend of his to ask if he could borrow a lighter. He said he had "a...

June 21, 2024 5:27 PM

Namibian court declares laws banning gay sex unconstitutional

A high court in Namibia declared two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men unconstitutional on Friday, in a landmark win for the LGBTQ community in the southern African country. The case was brought by Namibian activist Fried...

April 6, 2024 3:37 PM

MEA secretary Dammu Ravi’s visit to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya set for April 7-12

Dammu Ravi, the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (Economic Relations), will embark on a visit to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya from April 7-12, accompanied by the Additional Secretary (East and Southern Africa), Puneet R Kundal. Duri...

January 20, 2024 11:16 AM

“Voice of Non-Aligned Movement is here to be heard”: Jaishankar at NAM Summit

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries, urging them to unite against forces that weaken their economic security. Speaking at the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda, Jaishankar stated that the voice of...

January 19, 2024 4:47 PM

As 19th NAM Summit begins in Uganda’s Kampala , Jaishankar shares glimpses

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared glimpses of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which commenced here on Friday. The foreign minister can be seen meeting various foreign dignitaries participating in the tow-day summit. The 19th...

January 19, 2024 11:13 AM

19th NAM Summit set to begin in Uganda’s Kampala; EAM Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation

The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit is set to kick off on Friday in Uganda's capital, Kampala, with the Indian delegation led by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Preceding the summit, ministerial deliberations are scheduled, and Mi...

January 18, 2024 4:38 PM

Nepal to participate in the 19th NAM summit to be held in Uganda

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal has left for Uganda, leading a Nepali delegation to attend the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The NAM summit is being held in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, on January 19-20. The PM Da...