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Activist Stella Nyanzi Flees Uganda To Live In Exile In Kenya

An activist in Uganda, who has fought an authoritarian government with vulgar poetry, is now in exile. Fleeing a broad crackdown against the opposition in the country.

Activist Stella Nyanzi Flees Uganda To Live In Exile In Kenya

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History Repeats Itself: COVID-19 Vaccine Inequities Echo HIV Crisis

As a young woman, pregnant and HIV-positive, Maurine Murenga did not have easy access to drugs that could save her life. Today she is an activist for equitable health-care. The global distribution of coronavirus vaccines is an issue of concern. Victor Chavez/Getty Images hide caption

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History Repeats Itself: COVID-19 Vaccine Inequities Echo HIV Crisis

People were dying of a disease that could be treated — but in poor countries, they did not have access to medicines that could help. That was the story of HIV — and now of COVID-19.

History Repeats Itself: COVID-19 Vaccine Inequities Echo HIV Crisis

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Vaccination Efforts In Sub-Saharan Africa Echo AIDS Epidemic

Sub-Saharan Africa has only administered a few dozen COVID-19 vaccines. It brings back memories of the AIDS epidemic when hundreds of thousands died because life-saving drugs were delayed.

Vaccination Efforts In Sub-Saharan Africa Echo AIDS Epidemic

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Kenyan Musician Composes Song About Life After COVID-19

Coronavirus infection rates in Kenya are the lowest they have been since the beginning of the pandemic, and life seems back to normal. A new song is capturing that moment.

Kenyan Musician Composes Song About Life After COVID-19

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How Kenya Escaped The COVID-19 Pandemic's Worst Effects — And What's To Come

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR's Eyder Peralta, who lives in Nairobi, about why Kenya hasn't been hit as hard with COVID-19 as other countries around the world.

How Kenya Escaped The COVID-19 Pandemic's Worst Effects — And What's To Come

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Uganda's New Generation Is Disappointed That Museveni's 35-Year Rule Continues

Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they're searching for answers.

Uganda's New Generation Is Disappointed That Museveni's 35-Year Rule Continues

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Uganda Election Pits President Museveni Against Novice Politician

Ugandans voters on Thursday are deciding between a man who has been in power for more than three decades and a singer turned politician who has galvanized the youth in the East African country.

Uganda Election Pits President Museveni Against Novice Politician

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Uganda's Young People View Upcoming Presidential Election As A Chance For Change

Uganda's youth are turning out in force ahead of Thursday's presidential election, challenging longtime leader Yoweri Museveni.

Uganda's Young People View Upcoming Presidential Election As A Chance For Change

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Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986. His police chief has warned that anyone causing trouble on election day "will regret being born." Museveni is facing a formidable electoral challenge from Bobi Wine, who has been arrested multiple times and said Tuesday that the military had killed his driver and that his home was raided. John Muchucha/AP hide caption

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Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, spoke to NPR ahead of Thursday's election. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, said Tuesday the military had killed his driver and his home had been raided.

Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

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Uganda's Museveni Faces Tough Challenge In Presidential Election

Ugandans go to the polls this week to elect a leader. President Museveni is running for a sixth time. He faces a big challenge from a young singer turned politician.

Uganda's Museveni Faces Tough Challenge In Presidential Election

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Ugandans Worry Insurrection In D.C. May Affect Elections In Their Country

Uganda is a week away from its contentious presidential election. And after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, some Ugandans are worried about what will happen in their country.

Ugandans Worry Insurrection In D.C. May Affect Elections In Their Country

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Bread Shortages In Sudan Mark A Fragile Period For The Country's Government

The soaring price of bread led to the toppling of Sudan's long-time dictator, Omar al-Bashir. Now a fragile interim government is in place, and eyes are once again on the rising price of bread.

Bread Shortages In Sudan Mark A Fragile Period For The Country's Government

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Hundreds Of Civilians Killed With Machetes And Axes In Ethiopian Town

Ethiopia's civil war has been fought mainly with planes and missiles. But last month's massacre in the small town of Mai-Kadra points to the bitter ethnic divide threatening to rip Ethiopia apart.

Hundreds Of Civilians Killed With Machetes And Axes In Ethiopian Town

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How The Arab World Is Reacting To Accords With Israel

The Trump administration mediated deals for four Arab countries to recognize Israel. NPR correspondents who recently visited Sudan and the United Arab Emirates discuss reactions in the Arab world.

How The Arab World Is Reacting To Accords With Israel

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