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Amy Fallon is an Australian freelance journalist based in Uganda. Before moving to Africa she worked for the UK national papers and a string of women’s magazines in London for five years. Prior to this she worked at the Australian national news agency AAP in Sydney.

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The Ugandan Town That Didn't Know Justin Bieber and the Bus Passengers That Had Feathers and Wings

(2) Comments | Posted 24 July 2012 | (00:00)

"And now, I'd like us to pray for the journey ahead," said the conductor standing in the aisle of the bus, his eyes searching the crammed, stationary vehicle for any takers.

You have to hand it to Ugandans. They sure know how to make you feel safe and comfortable ahead...

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In Uganda, 16 Women Die Everyday From Childbirth-Related Complications

(1) Comments | Posted 16 July 2012 | (00:00)

As she cradled her baby, just a few hours old, on the bed opposite me at the birth centre Natooro told me Kikome, her new daughter's name, meant 'cloudy' in Luganda, a local language spoken in Uganda.

Although the sun was shining outside the traditional banda hut and the new...

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