Road traffic fatalities increased in Africa in the decade up to 2021, but declined in the rest of the world, suggesting a need to strengthen road safety on the continent. A World Health Organisation survey shows that Africa’s road traffic fatality rate — 19.4 deaths per 100,000 people — exceeds
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fast fashion
With the rise and rise of “fast fashion”, clothes are becoming cheaper in the world’s wealthiest countries. That’s also making them more disposable. Many discarded garments are imported by developing and emerging economies from Ukraine to Pakistan. But Ghana was the world’s top importer of used clothing in 2020, according
The demographic boom: An explainer of Uganda’s population trends
With a population boom on the horizon, demographics will inevitably affect Uganda’s development path over the coming decades. This blog discusses expected changes in demographics and highlights associated challenges and opportunities using results from the World Bank report “Tackling the demographic challenge in Uganda.” Under the most likely scenario, the
Remember #Kony2012?
We’re still living in its offensive, outdated view of Africa. Continue reading the full article by Dipo Faloyn at LINK
What is theatre for?
Sometimes I hear people say: “But inside a circus shows what is theatre for? What use does it have? In Uganda then! “ If by theatre we mean a pure entertainment, then it is simply a way to spend relaxing moments. But if by theatre we mean the possibility of
To our Hiccup Circus Uganda Community
This is a challenging time for everyone around the globe. Our thoughts go out to those families who have been impacted and to hospital staff, volunteers and researchers working around the clock to provide care and long-lasting solutions. There is no one untouched by something of this magnitude. We also