Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation

President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Commander Commends Troops' Discipline During Somalia Inspection

The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has praised Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia for their discipline, resilience, and… Read more »

Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions… Read more »

Uganda: Police Say Kampala Secure Ahead of Lord Mayor, Councillor Elections

Police have assured the public of safety and order ahead of the local government elections scheduled for January 22, 2026, in Kampala and surrounding areas. Read more »

Uganda: Makerere Academic Staff Demand Clarity On Heavy Military Presence On Campus

Makerere University academic staff have raised concerns over the prolonged presence of heavily armed military personnel and unidentified strangers on campus, describing the… Read more »

East Africa: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Pledges to Demilitarise Lake Victoria

National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised to halt military operations on Lake Victoria and hold security officers accountable for… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Regrets Death of Abim Reverend, Launches Investigation Into Military Vehicle Crash

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have expressed regret over the death of Rev. Bosco Achilla, who was knocked dead by a military vehicle in Abim District, and announced… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Calls On Officers to Uphold Integrity and Fight Corruption

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has urged its officers and personnel to actively support leadership efforts in combating corruption, emphasizing integrity as a key pillar… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Passes Out 489 NCOs, Hails Them As 'Backbone of the Army'

The UPDF has officially passed out 489 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who successfully completed their training at the Hima Infantry Training School in Kavera, Hima Town Council,… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Completes Nyakarambi-Kangondo Canvas Bridge, Boosting Safety and Accessibility

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has completed construction of a new canvas bridge connecting Nyakarambi to Kangondo, significantly improving safety and accessibility for… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Police Lead Community Clean-Up, Medical Outreach in Entebbe Ahead of Tarehe Sita

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, on Tuesday carried out community service activities in Entebbe and surrounding areas as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises Over Burkina Faso Military Flight That Saw 11 Servicemen Detained

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Police Step Up Community Outreach in Entebbe Ahead of Tarehe Sita

The Uganda People's Defence Forces Special Forces Command, working with the UPDF Air Force and the Uganda Police Force, have carried out a series of community outreach activities… Read more »

Uganda: Over 5,000 War Veterans Protest Delayed Compensation in Kiboga

More than 5,000 war veterans have raised complaints against the NRM government over delayed fulfillment of compensation promises, saying they have been abandoned and left in… Read more »

Uganda: Police Assure Tight Security At Watoto Church Christmas Cantata

Police in Kampala have assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Watoto Church Christmas Cantata 2025, scheduled to take place at Old Kampala Secondary… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Has Lost Buganda, Says Democratic Front Spokesperson, Moses Kasibante

The Spokesperson of the Democratic Front (DF), Moses Kasibante, has declared that President Yoweri Museveni has irreversibly lost political support in Buganda, stating that no… Read more »

Uganda: Security Blockades At Bulange Disrupt Traffic, Stall Kabaka's Convoy

Heavy deployment of police and military personnel blocked all major roads leading to Bulange, Mengo, on Monday as National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Confirms Holding Missing Masaka Priest As Church, Opposition Raise Alarm Over Military Detention

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) have confirmed that they are holding Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest from Masaka Diocese who went missing earlier this… Read more »

Uganda: Over 47,000 Treated During UPDF Medical Camp in Kigezi

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has successfully concluded a comprehensive 12-day medical outreach in the Kigezi sub-region, delivering free healthcare services to more… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Plants Over 30,000 Trees in Kigezi Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

The UPDF has embarked on a large-scale environmental conservation and sanitation campaign across the Kigezi sub-region, planting more than 30,000 trees as part of the first phase… Read more »

Uganda: Over 3,000 Treated During UPDF Medical Camps in Karamoja

More than 3,000 people across the Karamoja sub-region have received free medical treatment as the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) conducts a week-long series of medical camps… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oryem Decries Rising Political Violence As Kampala Marks World Syrian Day

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Okello Oryem has sharply criticised the rising political violence overshadowing the 2026 presidential campaigns, describing recent clashes as… Read more »

West Africa: Benin Soldiers Announce Coup

Heavy and light gunfire rocked central Cotonou on Saturday as soldiers loyal to Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri seized the national television station and declared a coup against… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Approves Plan for UPDF Barracks in Kibaale Forest to Counter ADF Threat

President Museveni has announced that the government will establish a UPDF barracks near Kibaale Forest in Kamwenge to strengthen security against possible Allied Democratic Forces… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Crash Claims Life of UPDF Soldier, Eight Injured

A Uganda People's Defence Forces soldier has died and eight others were injured in a fatal road crash in Kalule, Luweero District. Read more »