Uganda, a country in East Africa, is hosting approximately 1.8 million refugees, making it the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. The majority of these refugees come from South Sudan (54%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (32%), and Sudan. Uganda’s open-door policy has been a cornerstone of its response to the global refugee crisis, providing a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of individuals fleeing conflict and persecution in neighboring countries.
However, the influx of refugees poses significant challenges to the country’s resources and infrastructure, straining public services and local economies. The recurring nature of the refugee crisis, driven by ongoing conflicts in countries such as South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi, means that Uganda’s refugee burden will continue to grow. The recent arrival of 60,000 Sudanese refugees between January and June alone exemplifies the persistent strain on the country’s resources