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Kalema is remembered for helping Uganda recover after years of tyranny and civil war.
The writer praises a cohort of heroic women who shaped Uganda's post‑war era.
Universal primary education and direct election of women to parliament are highlighted as key achievements.
The letter argues these accomplishments are too little celebrated in media coverage.
The piece references a 2002 World Women’s Congress in Kampala as a backdrop for Kalema’s influence.
The Guardian author is Sarah Hutton, who authored the obituary letter.
The letter links Kalema to broader efforts in education and women’s political representation.
The piece frames Kalema as part of a historic cohort whose work merits broader attention.
The letter emphasizes the link between post‑war recovery and women’s leadership in Uganda.
The article calls for more recognition of Uganda’s women's contributions in international media.

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Uganda stops granting refugee status to new arrivals from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia due to funding shortfalls.
Minister Hillary Onek says there is no war in those countries, justifying the policy shift and budget pressures.
Uganda’s refugee program remains underfunded, with UNHCR reporting only a fraction of the 2025 plan secured.
The policy shift follows reductions in aid from the United States and Europe that affected Uganda’s ability to support refugees.
UNHCR notes Uganda hosts nearly 2 million refugees, including substantial numbers from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.
Advocates warn many refugees risk being left in limbo without asylum or resettlement options.
The government handed over rice donations to support refugees, signaling ongoing aid despite funding gaps.
Uganda's refugee policy shift is seen as part of a broader global trend of tightening migration and aid.
Experts warn the move could undermine years of progress in Uganda’s refugee leadership.
Analysts caution the funding crisis may push refugees into camps or conflict zones.

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