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Jan 2022
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Is it good to be back to school in Ugand...

Bbc World Service
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<p>In March 2020, Uganda closed all its schools as part of measures to deal with the pandemic. Some students hadn’t been back until they reopened on Monday. Others had been able to return for just a few weeks last year. So, are Ugandan students excited to be back in the classroom? And what challenges are they and their teachers facing?</p><p>Host: Alan Kasuj ... Show More
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