December 21, 2022
Uganda: Brigadier Peter Omola Replaces Keith Katungi as UPDF Atmis Commander in Somalia
President Museveni has appointed Brig. Gen. Peter Gaetano Omola as the new contingent commander of Ugandan troops serving with the ATMIS. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Provides More Details About ADF Rebels, Commanders Who Attacked Ntoroko
President Museveni has provided more details about the identity of ADF rebels who attacked Ntoroko last week before being given a beating by the UPDF. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Uganda: FDC Wants Museveni to Explain Attacks on Security Forces
Amuriat warned that these mergers only prompted potential criminals to take advantage of the situation and terrorise vulnerable communities. Read more »
Uganda: 99% of Guns in Uganda Fingerprinted, Says Govt
In the wake of the recent attacks on police stations and various security personnel by unknown assailants, government has said 99% of the guns in the country are currently… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Uganda: Security Links Two Men Killed in Matugga to ADF, Group That Attacked Busiika Police Station
Police have said the two men killed at Kito village in Matugga in Wakiso district were part of the ADF remnants who had filtered back into the country from neighbouring DRC and had… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Uganda: Uganda to Deploy Troops to DR Congo to Fight M23 Rebels Next Week
Ugandan will next week deploy troops to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under a regional East African Community standby force against M23 rebels, the army spokesman, Brig… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Uganda: ICC Throws Out Dominic Ongwen's Appeal - Upholds 25 Year Sentence
The International Criminal Court appeals chamber has thrown out an appeal by former LRA rebel commander Dominic Ongwen challenging the 25 year sentence. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Uganda: Security Asked to Heighten Intelligence Gathering After ADF Attack
Security has been advised to strengthen intelligence to avert any criminal activities and ensure the country sails through the festive period safely. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Uganda: Uganda, Sudan Bolster Relations
Uganda and the Republic of the Sudan have successfully held a joint political consultation committee meeting (JPCC) in Khartoum. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: Eight ADF Fighters Captured in December 13 Clashes in Ntoroko, Says Army
The UPDF has said eight Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) fighters were on Tuesday captured alive following clashes in Ntoroko. Read more »
Uganda: 11 Killed as UPDF Battles ADF Rebels Who Attacked Ntoroko
The UPDF has said at least 11 fighters belonging to terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces have today been put out of action during the raging battle between the Ugandan army and… Read more »
Uganda: Another 1,500 Troops Sent to Somalia
The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) has sent a total of 1556 peacekeepers to Somalia to replace an equal number of fighters who have been recalled from the battlefield after… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Uganda: Gen Kayihura Targeted in New Sanctions By UK Government
The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on several individuals including former Police chief Gen Kale Kayihura for reportedly engaging in human rights abuses and… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Uganda: Armed Groups in Eastern DRC Can Be Defeated With Harmonised Efforts, Says Museveni
President Museveni believes the insecurity in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has to a larger extent been perpetuated by the presence of illegal guns that have been… Read more »
Uganda: Armed Groups in Eastern DRC Can Be Defeated With Harmonised Efforts, Says Museeni
President Museveni believes the insecurity in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has to a larger extent been perpetuated by the presence of illegal guns that have been… Read more »
November 19, 2022
East Africa: Region Will Solve Eastern DR Congo Problems, Museveni Tells UN
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is optimistic that with the coming together of East Africa, the current instability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo will be dealt… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Ugandan Army Launches Another Air Strike in DR Congo
The Ugandan army, the UPDF has launched yet another airstrike against Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) hideouts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Museveni has… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Uganda: Ugandan Troops Awarded Medals After Completion of Somalia Tour of Duty
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) force commander Lt Gen Diomede Ndegeya has applauded the Uganda military Contigent in Somalia for it's role in pacification… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Uganda: "General Muhoozi is Just a Thorny Balloon Occupying Space" - Mpuuga
Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga has said he wont devote his attention to the theatrics of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba because in his view, the first son is not very consequential. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Uganda: Back Off Twitter, Museveni Orders Son, General Muhoozi
President Yoweri Museveni , the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, has ordered First Son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to back off making political statements on social media,… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Uganda: Paratroopers, Fighter Jets - Show of Military Might at 60th Independence Anniversary
Several Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter jets, paratroopers and commandos were part of the drills at display on Sunday as Uganda showed off its military might as the East African… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Uganda: Why I Promoted Muhoozi Kainerugaba - Museveni
President Museveni has explained circumstances under which he promoted Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba despite having dropped him as UPDF commander for Land Forces. Read more »
Uganda: I Am Sorry for Muhoozi's Tweets - Museveni Apologises to Kenya
President Museveni has in a rare occurrence by a head of state apologized to Kenya for the embarrassment caused by tweets by the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba . Read more »
October 06, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Hails Close Ties With South Korea as Seoul Celebrates Army Day
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem has hailed the blossoming relations between Uganda and the Republic of Korea that have been on for many years. Read more »
Uganda: "Museveni's Apology to Kenya Over Muhoozi's Tweets Is Not Enough" - Mpuuga
The Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga has said President Museveni's apology to Kenya for the embarrassment caused by the actions of the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba can… Read more »