
At least 15 dead, 113 missing, after Uganda landslides
Kampala (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 - Landslides in several villages in eastern Uganda have killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said on Thursday.
Nov 28, 2024
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