Drinking the local brew

The Black Mambas

---

November 30th 2005
Imagine: You and 13 others are in the high court. The judge grants you bail. But, then the court is invaded by a group of armed soldiers wearing black T-shirts. So, knowing that the armed men known in Uganda as the Black Mambas are not exactly a welcoming committee, you ask the court to take you back to prison. For protection, from the tender mercies of the Black Mambas Urban Hit Squad. ... read more

Africa » Uganda

---

Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more