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Uganda’s crowdfunded LGBT pride event raided by police

The internet made Uganda Pride possible—but that didn't stop arrests.

On Aug 5, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

IRL

How Ugandans can beat government censorship

As officials openly censors the Internet, citizens turn to Tor and Psiphon.

On May 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

How Ugandans are beating government censorship amid violent election unrest

A government crackdown on social media isn't stopping Ugandans from getting online.

On Feb 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

This dynamic art project wants to change LGBT rights in Africa

African artists are collaborating to raise awareness of gay rights in the region.

On Jun 8, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

John Oliver breaks down America’s influence in Uganda’s anti-gay laws

"Calling Uganda's laws harsh doesn’t really do them justice. That’s like calling Stalin a bit of a grump." 

On Jun 30, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

Uganda signed a crazy anti-porn bill

Uganda quietly signed a broad, sweeping anti-pornography bill last week.

On Feb 25, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Uganda outlaws gay sex

Under the new law, "aggravated homosexuality" can lead to lifetime imprisonment.

On Feb 24, 2014 by EJ Dickson

Internet Culture News

In the ‘anti-gay capital of the world,’ searches for man-on-man porn are way up

In Uganda, homosexuality is now punishable by life in prison. But you'd never know it by the country's Google trends.

On Jan 13, 2014 by EJ Dickson

IRL

Facebook removes page that outed gay people in Uganda

The controversial page was especially dangerous because of Uganda's strict anti-gay laws. A bill to introduce the death penalty for "aggressive homosexuality" is currently up for debate in parliament.

On Jan 8, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

Internet Culture News

Bronies raise $57,000 for African orphans

The funds will support a clinic in Uganda and an orphanage in Tanzania.

On Sep 25, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

IRL

Ugandan PM takes to Twitter to spread message about Joseph Kony

Kony is on everyone's minds, thanks to an unforgettable viral video. But he isn't in Uganda, the country's leader reminds us.

On Mar 16, 2012 by David Holmes

Streaming

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