Uganda has recently made headlines due to various incidents, including the stabbing of gay rights activist Steven Kabuye, the capture of Njovu, a leader of an ADF militia unit linked to ISIL, and the tragic deaths of tourists and a guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park in an attack by suspected Islamic State-linked rebels. Additionally, Uganda's government has faced pressure from gay rights activists to repeal an anti-gay law upheld by the Constitutional Court. The country has also been seeking alternative financing from China after Western lenders withdrew funding for major projects.
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It is bordered by Kenya to the east, South Sudan to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the southwest, and Tanzania to the south. The capital and largest city is Kampala. Uganda has a diverse culture with over 56 ethnic groups, and its official languages are English and Swahili. The country has a rich history, gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. Uganda is known for its natural beauty, including the source of the Nile River and various national parks that are home to diverse wildlife.
