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The management of Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) has launched a Gorilla tracking promotion to coincide with Uganda’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations to enable potential visitors enjoy the same gorilla experience at subsidized rates. A statement from the acting Executive Director...

Curdled blood has been eaten in many societies in Africa but Karamoja’s experience with cattle marks the region for a wide use in Uganda The culture of eating raw blood, which was done on a daily basis in Karamoja region, is currently disappearing following the reduction of animals’ population...

Kapchorwa, found in Eastern Uganda at the base of Mt. Elgon, is not endowed with that many nationally recognized natural or historical attractions. But the whole place called Kapchorwa district is a natural attraction in itself. It has splendour of steep slopes and natural escarpments, from...

Kapchorwa, found in Eastern Uganda at the base of Mt. Elgon, is not endowed with that many nationally recognized natural or historical attractions. But the whole place called Kapchorwa district is a natural attraction in itself. It has splendour of steep slopes and natural escarpments, from...

Four suspected poachers were arrested in Ngorongoro Conservation Area for allegedly plotting to kill elephants using poisoned pumpkins and watermelons, a tactic increasingly employed by poachers in East Africa with deadly effect. To people who rejoice with consuming healthy food, water melons...

Traveling to Africa is very interesting, howeverif one does not get in touch with the local communities and they stick to theluxurious hotels and four wheel drive Safari Vehicles, they miss the reality oflife in rural Africa because they miss out on natural interaction with thecommunities and...

Traveling to Africa is very interesting, howeverif one does not get in touch with the local communities and they stick to theluxurious hotels and four wheel drive Safari Vehicles, they miss the reality oflife in rural Africa because they miss out on natural interaction with thecommunities and...

As the number of visitors to Uganda continues to grow, so does the sex tourism – and the potential for exploitation – that comes with it. Sex tourism is one of the negative trends that come with the influx of foreigners.Tours and travel in africa: Double-Edged Sword: With Tourism Comes Sex Tourists

As the number of visitors to Uganda continues to grow, so does the sex tourism – and the potential for exploitation – that comes with it. Sex tourism is one of the negative trends that come with the influx of foreigners. Tours and travel in africa: Double-Edged Sword: With Tourism Comes...

As the number of visitors to Uganda continues to grow, so does the sex tourism – and the potential for exploitation – that comes with it. Sex tourism is one of the negative trends that come with the influx of foreigners. Tours and travel in africa: Double-Edged Sword: With Tourism Comes Sex...

Women activists gathered at the Federation for Women Lawyers (FIDA) offices in Kampala on March 29 to condemn Emin Baro, a 53-year old Macedonian man who entered the country as a tourist but has been detained over alleged serial paedophilia. Tours and travel in africa: Child Sex Tourism in Uganda

Women activists gathered at the Federation for Women Lawyers (FIDA) offices in Kampala on March 29 to condemn Emin Baro, a 53-year old Macedonian man who entered the country as a tourist but has been detained over alleged serial paedophilia. Tours and travel in africa: Child Sex Tourism in Uganda

The Kenyan government has been urged to implement the laws on sex tourism. Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission acting chair Tecla Namachanja said lax laws are to blame for sexual exploitation of children in Coast province. "Many young girls in the area are now selling themselves to...

At any given time, there is always a little secret dying to burst and spill its froth into the open. And out on the many hills of Kampala’s entertainment district, is a subtle industry that quietly brews with activity as much as it does with dollars and all manner of foreign currency. It is sex...

American producer on hit CBS reality show the Amazing Race 'poisoned to death in Africa by a gang of local thugs' after confrontation Jeff Rice found dead in his hotel room in Uganda after a suspected poisoning, His female production assistant was found in a coma and remains in hospital he is...