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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]
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] Blog: Demise of the mice
Date: January 11th 2006
I (Gerry) read an inspiring story in the 'New Vision' (my favourite newspaper) about a Ugandan guy who has set up the 'Rwenzori Finest Coffee Company' in the mystical Mountains of the Moon which borders Rwanda. The small coffee farmers (they're not pygmies - they just own small amounts of land each!) used to sell their coffee beans for a pittance partly because the quality wasn't great and they h ... read more
Date: January 11th 2006
I (Gerry) read an inspiring story in the 'New Vision' (my favourite newspaper) about a Ugandan guy who has set up the 'Rwenzori Finest Coffee Company' in the mystical Mountains of the Moon which borders Rwanda. The small coffee farmers (they're not pygmies - they just own small amounts of land each!) used to sell their coffee beans for a pittance partly because the quality wasn't great and they h ... read more
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