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Ugandan government rules out further peace talks with LRA
Uganda news round-up: Foreign minister rejects further negotiations with LRA; Uganda 'in democratic decline' and fight against TB hindered by drugs shortage
31 Mar 2009 12.23 BST

How you can light the way to a better life
For the past four years, the people of Katine have had to rely on car batteries for all their electricity
16 Dec 2007 10.52 GMT

What you can do for a village with a vision
When you live on 50p a day, water is unsafe to drink and power has been cut, life is hard. But the people of Katrine in Uganda know that change is possible. Here, as we launch a major aid project with our sister paper the Guardian, Xan Rice sets out the task they face.
21 Oct 2007 11.40 BST
Welcome to Katine
Katine is one of the poorest and most deprived places on the planet. Its people ask very little but offer all they have - hospitality, warmth, friendliness and willingness to help, writes Sarah Boseley.
20 Oct 2007 18.24 BST
Partners: Amref
When the Guardian decided to look for a partner to help bring a community out of poverty and deprivation, Amref's proposals for Katine won it the paper's backing. The Amref plan covers five areas — health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods and governance.
20 Oct 2007 18.05 BST