The view

Looking down to the lake from Bynoona Amagara hostel

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Africa's beautiful (and perhaps a little tarnished) pearl

September 22nd 2007
Winston Churchill labelled it, 'the Pearl of Africa', probably after sinking one too many gin Martinis; but, despite the rampant poverty and tragic history, Uganda does have a charm all of its own. The country is famous for all the wrong reasons - most people, when they hear the name, think instantly of good ol' Idi Amin and his reign of terror, or, if they are more of a current affairs bu ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Kabale

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

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