June 23
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Asks Court to Dismiss Besigye's Death Threat Claims As Hearsay
The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has asked court to dismiss an application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye in which he alleges that he was… Read more »
June 22
Uganda: Nebbi Security Sweep Nets Two Suspects Over Military Equipment Possession
A joint intelligence-led security operation in Nebbi Municipality has led to the arrest of two suspects found in possession of assorted military and government stores. Read more »
June 17
Africa: Report - Africa's Displaced Population Generates Shs99.9 Trillion Annually in Incomes
Africa's 43.1 million displaced people generate an estimated $27 billion (Shs99.9 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report released by the Amahoro Coalition,… Read more »
Africa: Displaced Africans Generate Shs100 Trillion Annually in Untapped Economic Activity - Report
Africa's displaced population is generating an estimated $27 billion (about Shs100 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report by the Amahoro Coalition, which challenges… Read more »
June 16
Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power
President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and… Read more »
June 15
Uganda: 46 Former LRA Combatants Repatriated to Uganda in UPDF-Led Operation
A group of 46 former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) combatants has returned to Uganda following a coordinated repatriation operation led by the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
June 11
Uganda: UPDF Showcases Progress On Gender Inclusion During Regional Security Forum
The Director of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, has shared the UPDF's progress in promoting gender equality and inclusivity,… Read more »
Uganda: Armoured Division Commander Says UPDF Support to Buddu FC Aims to Strengthen Civil-Military Relations
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division, Brig. Gen. Pande Kajuba, has said the military's support to Buddu FC is aimed at strengthening… Read more »
June 08
Uganda: We Shall Come for You - Police Warn School Heads Over Uneb Registration Fee Misappropriation
Police have issued a warning towards school heads on misappropriating candidates' registration fees. Read more »
June 05
Uganda: Refugees Are Not a Burden - Why Investing in Livelihoods Is in Uganda's National Interest
Uganda is widely recognised as one of the most welcoming countries in the world for refugees. For decades, the country has maintained a progressive refugee policy that grants… Read more »
June 08
Uganda: Gen Salim Saleh Distances Himself From Busabala Wetland Property As Nema Demolitions Spark Public Debate
Senior Presidential Advisor on military affairs, Caleb Akandwanaho, has distanced himself from a controversial storeyed building in Busabala wetland that has sparked public outrage… Read more »
Uganda: Army Deployed in Lwemiyaga As Violent Land Disputes Intensify in Sembabule
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has deployed soldiers to three villages in Lwemiyaga County following escalating and increasingly violent land conflicts that… Read more »
Uganda: Special Forces Conduct 20km Route March to Boost Combat Readiness
The Special Forces Command (SFC)'s sixth Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer, Lt Col Sam Kabweera, has urged personnel to maintain high levels of physical fitness, endurance, and… Read more »
Uganda: Ecotrust Distributes Ruminant Animals to Model Agroforestry Farmers in Kamwenge District
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), has implemented the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD)… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - ADF Attack Leaves 80 Students Dead At Kichwamba
One of the darkest days in Uganda's modern history unfolded on this day in 1998, when Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, in… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Kidnap Suspects Lead Detectives to Woman's Body in Wakiso
Police have recovered the body of Babirye Lydia, a 52-year-old resident of Kigowa, Ntinda, following investigations into her reported kidnapping. Read more »
Uganda: Police Officer Killed, Four Civilians Injured During Arrest Operation in Nebbi
A police officer was killed and four civilians sustained gunshot injuries during an operation to arrest a suspect in Nebbi District on the evening of June 6, 2026. Read more »
June 04
Somalia: Turkey On the Spot As Somalis Protest Mohamud's Extended Rule
Heavy gunfire and street battles erupted in Somalia's capital Mogadishu and the southern city of Baidoa on Wednesday as political tensions escalated over President Hassan Sheikh… Read more »
June 01
Uganda: UPDF Artillery Commander Emphasises Physical Fitness As Key to Combat Readiness
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Maj Gen Daniel Kakono, has said that physical exercise plays a critical role in preserving life,… Read more »
May 31
Uganda: Kivumbi Seeks Bail As International Crimes Division Hears Terrorism Case
The International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court is expected to hear a bail application filed by former Butambala County Member of Parliament, Muwanga Kivumbi, who has… Read more »
June 01
Uganda: Kivumbi Appears Before ICD Court for Bail Hearing in Terrorism Case
Opposition politician Muwanga Kivumbi has appeared before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court in Kampala for the hearing of his bail application in a… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Pursue Personal and Professional Growth
Uganda Contingent Administration Officer serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Hamza Kasajja, has urged female Uganda… Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Two Killed in Violent Kigoogwa Mob Attack
Police at Matugga are investigating a violent mob incident in which two suspected thugs were beaten to death by angry residents after allegedly attacking a village and terrorising… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: SFC Soldiers Encouraged to Use Wazalendo Sacco for Long-Term Financial Stability
Representatives and delegates of the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been sensitised on the operations and benefits of Wazalendo SACCO during a meeting held at Umoja Hall at the… Read more »
East Africa: Minister Oboth-Oboth Urges Greater Regional Cooperation During EASF Leadership Handover
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has called for… Read more »
