January 07
Uganda: Kabanda Defends Muhoozi's Social Media Comments, Clarifies Political Stance
The Secretary General of the Patriotic League Uganda (PLU), David Kabanda, has defended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's controversial social media remarks, describing him as a… Read more »
January 02
Uganda: Kasingye Says Pallaso Yet to Learn From SA Attack
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Kasingye suggested that Pallaso, 37, had not learned from the violent incident he faced in 2020 during the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Read more »
January 03
Uganda: Brig Gen Sserunkuma Takes Over As New Commander of 3rd Infantry Division
Maj Gen Don Nabasa has officially handed over command of the Third Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) to Brig Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma. Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Remove Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2026 - Muhoozi
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said that the Anti-Homosexuality Act will be repealed in 2026. Read more »
January 02
Uganda: UPDF Officer's Suicide Note Critical of Army's Leadership Flaws
Lt Ariho, who had served in the army since 2013, ended his life by shooting himself, leaving behind a note that highlighted serious concerns about mismanagement within the UPDF's… Read more »
December 30, 2024
Uganda: Tension in Terego After Communal Clash in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement
The unrest reportedly stemmed from a personal dispute involving Nyakuma Majok, a young woman from the Nyirol clan, who was impregnated by David Lam of the Fangak clan. Read more »
December 28, 2024
Uganda: Intelligence Officers Urged to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Karamoja
The Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Don Nabasa, has called for intensified efforts from intelligence officers to secure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. Read more »
December 24, 2024
Uganda: Brig Gen Mbuusi Hands Over Command to Brig Gen Ssemwanga in Somalia
The UPDF has marked a significant leadership shift within its Somalia contingent under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »
Uganda: Joint Military Command Proposed in UPDF Amendment Bill
The Minister for Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, is pushing for an expanded role for military forces, with a new structure that would empower the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF)… Read more »
December 23, 2024
Uganda: Gen Takirwa Lauds Non-Commissioned Officers As Backbone of the UPDF
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has celebrated the graduation of 637 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed four months of intensive training at the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Denies Summons Letter to Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu As Fake
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed as fake a purported summons letter addressed to Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, alleging insubordination and mutiny against… Read more »
December 19, 2024
Uganda: Tension Simmers in Military After CDF Muhoozi Sounds Out General Elwelu
Gen Muhoozi referred to Elwelu as a "buffoon" and "completely unworthy" of serving in Uganda's military. Read more »
Uganda: Sudan Demands Apology Over Gen Muhoozi's Controversial Remarks
The fallout from Gen. Muhoozi's latest remarks has further strained relations between Uganda and Sudan, nations that have traditionally maintained cordial ties. Read more »
December 20, 2024
Uganda: Uganda Calls for Increased Funding to Support Somalia's Stabilization Mission, Aussom
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, has called for the need for the immediate and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to finance the… Read more »
December 17, 2024
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Calls for Political Tolerance
As Uganda approaches the political season next year, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has urged political actors to resolve their differences responsibly, recognising… Read more »
December 16, 2024
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Wants Statue for His Father Museveni
Museveni already has a statue at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Troops Honored for Peace Building Efforts in Somalia
A total of 119 senior officers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) were awarded AU medals and certificates for their exceptional contributions to… Read more »
Uganda: Maj Gen Nabasa Urges Continued Focus On Karamoja Peace Efforts
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division of the UPDF, Maj Gen Don Nabasa, has called on military commanders to intensify efforts to consolidate peace in the Karamoja sub-region as… Read more »
December 15, 2024
Rwanda: No Consensus Reached On Talks With M23 As Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and DRC
The much-anticipated Ministerial meeting in Luanda, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ended without a consensus between Rwanda… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Now Fighting Family Rule in Uganda, Says Lukwago
At the burial of Hajj Ali Nganda, father of Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago criticized Uganda's current leadership, accusing… Read more »
December 13, 2024
Africa: Third Edition of Dialogue On Youth, Peace, Security in Africa Opens in Bujumbura
The third edition of the youth, peace and security in Africa dialogue organized by the African Union has opened in Bujumbura, Burundi. Read more »
December 12, 2024
Uganda: Museveni's Opinion On General Court Martial, Is He Trying to Treat a Symptom?
On several occasion Mr Museveni criticised civilian courts for granting bail or remanding suspects highlighting a broader tension between the executive and judiciary. Read more »
December 10, 2024
Uganda: Cou Reiterates Commitment to Safer Communities for Refugees
Rev Andrew Agaba, the director of household and community transformation, expressed this commitment during the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence… Read more »
December 12, 2024
Uganda: Museveni, Supreme Court and Legal Minds At Crossroads On Military Appeals Ruling
President Museveni , legal minds and the Supreme Court are at crossroads over a recent ruling on civilian courts' jurisdiction on military appeals. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Defends Trial of Civilians in Court Martial
President Museveni has defended the trial of civilians in the military court martial, stating that the practice has played a significant role in stabilising Uganda by swiftly… Read more »