1962: Uganda Gains Independence From Great BritainPost author:Tadese FaforijiPost published:July 12, 2022Post category:AfricaReading time:1 min readUganda (Yuganda in Ugandan languages), officially the Republic of Uganda (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Ugandaa nne), is a country in East AfricaUganda was ruled by the British beginning in the late 1800s and it gained independence on Oct. 9, 1962.Read more articles Previous Post1962: Tanganyika Becomes Independent Next Post1962: Burundi Becomes Independent Tadese Faforiji I am Tadese Faforiji, a historian, digital marketer. I'm passionate about content creation, tourism, social media management and digital campaigns. You Might Also Like 1912: Italians Received Libya July 12, 2022 Ottoman Empire: Impact in North Africa and Subsequent DeclineApril 4, 2021 1947: Revolt Against French Rule in MadagascarJuly 12, 2022 European Settlers in South Africa before 1800 and Intergroup RelationsDecember 16, 2021 1960: Belgian Congo Becomes Independent- Civil War Breaks OutJuly 12, 2022