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Owen Dam Built
An Egyptian and Ugandan water agreement led to the construction of Uganda’s Owen Falls Dam and authorized Egyptian engineers to monitor Nile water releases. -
Uganda Becomes a Self Governing Country
Uganda's First Prime Minister Benedicto Kiwanuka leads Uganda to become a Self Governing Country from British Ruling. -
Ugandan Elephants are Becoming Endangered
In Uganda some 14,300 elephants were in the Murchison Falls National Park by 1973. By 1980 only 1,400 were left. -
Abduction Led by Joseph Kony
In 1992, Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army Kidnapped 44 girls from schools to be used as laborers and fighters. -
Sudan Leaves Uganda
Uganda broke off ties with Sudan. -
School Fees are Abolished
Uganda abolished fees for primary education and enrollment almost doubles in a year. -
AIDS Outbreak
Up to 20% of the residents of Kampala, the capital, were infected with AIDS. -
Killing In Refugee Camps
In Uganda more than 90 Sudanese refugees were killed in a camp 220 miles north of Kampala. The Lord’s Resistance Army was blamed. -
Orphans Due to AIDS
By UN definition, 11% of the children were orphans due to AIDS. -
Madeleine Albright Donates 2.2 million
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright pledged $2.2 million for World Vision, a center that cares for abducted children, and a $2 million grant for Lacor Hospital, where many children receive treatment. -
Villagers Abducted for Food
It was reported that rebels in western Uganda, who were short of food, had abducted a number of villagers and resorted to cannibalism. -
Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya announce to become Allies
Three African nations, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, announced plans for an economic, political and social union. -
Vaccines to be Tested in Uganda
Scientists led by Robert Gallo announced plans for an oral AIDS vaccine to be tested in Uganda for less than $1 per dose.
