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Mahmood Mamdani's Revisionist View of Idi Amin

Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani offers a radical reinterpretation of Idi Amin's regime in 'Slow Poison', challenging conventional narratives about Uganda's violent history and its lasting impact.

Seven new insect species found in Uganda

Scientists discover seven new frog-like leafhopper species in Uganda's Kibale National Park after detailed genital examination confirms they are new to science.

Seven new frog-like insect species found

Dr Alvin Helden discovers seven new leafhopper species in Uganda's rainforest. The breakthrough came from examining their unique genitalia. A fitting tribute to his mother.

Prehistoric Shoebill Bird Lands on Tourist Boat

Tourists in Uganda were left stunned when a massive shoebill stork, a bird with an eight-foot wingspan, landed directly on their boat. A once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.

OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis

A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience

As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

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