BBC Africa Debate

BBC Africa Debate

BBC World Service for Africa

Current issues that matter to Africa go under discussion and are brought to the attention of a global audience.

Each month an invited audience engages robustly with a distinguished international panel to help inform global perceptions of the continent.

If it matters to Africa, we shall debate it in Africa.

Categories: News & Politics

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Uganda is now home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, according to the United Nations refugee agency. More than one million South Sudanese have sought refuge in the country to escape conflict and famine. Analysts say Uganda has progressive policies that allow refugees freedom of movement,access to land, free healthcare and education. But how effective are these laws?

Nancy Kacungira chairs this month's debate with a live audience in Kampala, Uganda.

Photo: Two South Sudanese children who fled across the border to Ngomoromo, Uganda. Credit: AFP

Previous episodes

  • 15 - Is Uganda the Best Place to be a Refugee? 
    Fri, 23 Jun 2017
  • 14 - What Will Fix Africa’s Air Transport? 
    Fri, 26 May 2017
  • 13 - What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia? 
    Fri, 21 Apr 2017
  • 12 - Can You Trademark Culture? 
    Thu, 05 Oct 2017
  • 11 - Is Journalism in Africa Threatened by Fake News? 
    Fri, 17 Feb 2017
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