Showing results for "Uganda" in History

Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work.

Dive into the enchanting world of Ugandan folklore with Rosetta Baskervilles captivating collection, originally published in 1922. As the wife of missionary George Baskerville, Rosetta shares tales she personally encountered and those inspired by the rich tradition of the Baganda, as collected by Apollo Kaggwa. This anthology features a variety of origin stories, such as Why the Bat Sleeps All Through the Day and How the Grey Parrots Got Their Red Tails, alongside clever trickster tales like The Leopard and the Goat. Youll also discover enchanting fairy tales, including The Story of the Fairy ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Ugandan folklore with Rosetta Baskervilles captivating collection, first published in 1925. As the wife of missionary George Baskerville, Rosetta gathered tales that weave together the rich tapestry of Baganda culture. Discover origin stories, such as how the flame tree came to be and the legend of Nsangis tears. Delight in fairy tales like The Buffalo Maiden and The River Fairy, where the clever hare takes center stage as the beloved trickster, especially in tales like The Elephant That Wanted to Dance and The Hare Who Earned a Cow and a Chieftainship. This ...

A “meticulously researched and comprehensive” (Financial Times) history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa’s Congo At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of western Europe. It borders nine other nations, and since 1996 it has been racked by a brutal war in which...

"Uplift Uganda: The Power of One Step Forward" chronicles one young man's journey to change -both himself and those in need. His goal? To start a business in Uganda. Listen and hear weekly updates on his journey!Uplift Uganda releases every Friday. Uplift Uganda is a production of Food For Thought Audio. For more content and information on this and other shows, be sure to follow us on social media and check out our website, foodforthoughtaudio.com.

Join us on a captivating journey back to Africa, where the legendary journalist Henry Stanley encounters King Mutesa, a ruler torn between traditional beliefs and the allure of new faiths. After a transformative encounter with Stanley, Mutesa embraces Christianity and urgently seeks missionaries to enlighten his tribe. Among those who answered this noble call was the fearless Alexander Mackay, a man destined to make a profound impact on the Ugandan people. (Summary by Esther ben Simonides)

Welcome to the "Debunque It" podcast, dedicated to debunking stereotypes and combating hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda. With the rise of social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, online hate has surged, leading to increased violence, discrimination, and mental health issues. Each episode features discussions with diverse guests who speak on the impact of online hate speech and stereotypes on various aspects of life, including health, employment, and safety. Join us every month as we expose and debunk harmful myths and stereotypes.