Riots rock Uganda capital for second day, 2 killed


KAMPALA (Reuters) - Gunshots rang out in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Friday and at least two people were killed as security forces clashed with rioters for a second day.

The violence erupted because of disputes over land and power between President Yoweri Museveni's government and leaders from Buganda, one of the east African nation's four ancient kingdoms.

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