Uganda
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered two leading media outlets closed, saying he does not believe in a free press and that journalists should be guided by government loyalists.
State Archives releases thousands of documents for Entebbe rescue's 50th anniversary
Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion
Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days
Jewish center in Uganda dedicated to Yoni Netanyahu
The delegation also visited the old terminal in Entebbe, where the military operation to free the hostages, took place. Dr. Netanyahu said Kaddish and lit a memory candle in honor of Yoni.
Uganda seizes 8 suspects over American tourist's kidnap
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $500,000 and the pair were released six days later.
American kidnapped on Ugandan safari, $500,000 ransom demanded
Kimberley Sue Endecott, 35, and Ugandan driver Jean Paul were on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park when four gunmen ambushed their vehicle on Tuesday evening, a police statement said.
Hero pilot from hijacked Entebbe flight dies at 95
Air France captain Michel Bacos refused to leave behind his Jewish and Israeli passengers.
Testing the boundaries of Ebola response
The current outbreak clearly poses an immediate threat to people in the region, but it is not obvious that it poses an immediate danger to people worldwide.
Ugandan Birthright visitors rejoice with Torah at the Western Wall
Trip ‘like a dream come true’ say participants, despite recent refusal of state to recognize the Abayudaya community as Jewish
Ministry: Uganda Jews ineligible for aliya since they converted en masse
The Abayudaya community in Uganda began adopting Jewish religious practices at the beginning of the 20th century.
Deri keeps Sharansky waiting on Ugandan community meeting
The Abayudaya community in Uganda currently comprises of some 2,000 people, which began adopting Jewish religious practices at the beginning of the 20th century.
Conservative movement outraged by reports of Israel blocking Ugandan Jews
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, who leads the Rabbinical Assembly, said the Conservative movement was “shocked and extremely outraged” at the decision, which she called “unlawful.”
Israel's asylum seeker deadlock
With some 38,000 asylum seekers in Israel, the agreement with Uganda to accept 500 amounts to a drop in the ocean, and the government plan for mass deportations is on hold.
