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- proper noun A violent surf that occurs on the coast of the Guinea region, West Africa.
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William Kalema, whose parents are from Uganda, attended a recent Washington conference called "Wireless Democracy: Innovation in Africa."
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Kalema says most Africans initially saw cell phones and Internet technology as offering economic opportunities, but he says much more is now at stake.
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But Kalema says African governments like Uganda's have proven they are able to intercept messages as Uganda's did during this year's presidential election, reducing the effect of technology-driven protests.
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They are sort of bringing together people from across the continent, said Kalema.
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There is the potential but if governments are not open to it, that potential cannot be realized, said Kalema.
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Kalema also points out that the most widely-seen video produced during the campaign showed long-time President Yoweri Museveni rapping, before he won re-election for his fourth term.
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The shooting in Kalema neighborhood near army headquarters erupted Wednesday night when police went to disperse the demobilized soldiers angry at what they said were inadequate food rations.
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Reach Kalema district after 2-3/4 hours over black mud all deeply cracked, and many deep torrents now dry.
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The Reserve Bank is owned by private shareholders, an unusual arrangement for a central bank, but Kalema said it was seen as a strength because it shored up the bank's ability to act independently.
IOL: News 2010
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The Reserve Bank is owned by private shareholders, an unusual arrangement for a central bank, but Kalema said it was seen as a strength because it shored up the bank's ability to act independently.
IOL: News 2010
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