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Today marks 55 years since Uganda gained its independence. Over the years, the East African nation has had its fair share of political upheaval. Similarly, its economy has seen many changes but despite some ups and downs there have been some positive trends. Sarah Logan explores the economic gains of recent years while remaining cognisant of the challenges.
The Russian Revolution is almost exclusively associated with images of male leaders like Lenin and Leon Trotsky. In marking the centenary of the epic historical event Vashna Jagarnath highlights the role played by many women in shaping revolutionary thought.
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Uganda’s small and medium sized enterprises would facilitate firm growth.
REUTERS/James Akena
Sarah Logan, International Growth Centre
Uganda's economy has seen many changes since independence. Trends in recent years are positive, although some key challenges remain.
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Arts + Culture
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Vashna Jagarnath, Rhodes University
When women are remembered as part of the Communist or any other political tradition it's often as an afterthought, or as part of the support system of the revolution.
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Health + Medicine
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Ochwoto Missiani, Kenya Medical Research Institute; Julius Oyugi, University of Nairobi; Simeon Mining, Moi University
Hepatitis viruses are serious infections that damage the liver. There is an urgent need to deal with increased Hepatitis B infections in Kenya.
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Environment + Energy
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Michael Marshall, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
A new approach to monitor changes to the earth's surface uses maps that consist of physical and human geographic data to explain what's changed.
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From our international editions
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Ronald R. Krebs, University of Minnesota
A scholar analyzes the history of the Nobel Peace Prize to ask: What difference has it made?
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Nick Mount, University of Nottingham
The Atrato River has been awarded rights. But it will be tough to translate these abstract ideals into actual progress.
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