Uganda: COP29 - Nankabirwa Calls for Clean Cooking Solutions to Support Refugee Communities, Protect Forests

Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda's extensive refugee population and safeguard the country's forests. Read more »

Uganda: UNHCR Urges Public to Reject Hate Speech Against Refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a strong call for the public to reject misinformation and hate speech targeting refugees, highlighting the… Read more »

South Sudan: Kenyan President Reaffirms Commitment to South Sudan Peace During Juba Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Juba today to hold discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit as part of ongoing efforts to foster peace, stability, and… Read more »

Africa: Religious Leaders Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan Amid Regional Conflict

The African Council of Religious Leaders Religions for Peace (ACRL-RFP) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in… Read more »

Uganda: Lightning Kills 14 in Refugee Camp

Tragedy has befallen after lightning struck a church and killed 14 people during prayers. Read more »

Uganda: Promises, Landslides, and a Dash of Irony - Bulambuli's Resettlement Saga

Despite government promises made more than two years ago to resettle at-risk families, many in the affected community are still waiting for tangible support. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Lawyer Kalali Sues DRC for Alleged Prisoner Rights Violations

Ugandan lawyer Kalali Steven has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the East African Court of Justice, alleging severe human rights violations within… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hailed for Role in UPDF Transformation As Sfc Retires 31 Officers

The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has commended President Museveni also commander in chief of the armed forces for transforming the UPDF… Read more »

Uganda: UNHCR Highlights Refugees' Desire to Return Home Amid Persisting Insecurity

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has emphasised that most refugees worldwide wish to return to their home countries, but ongoing insecurity and conflict… Read more »

Uganda: We Are Preparing Gen Muhoozi to Be the Next President-Kabanda

Daudi Kabanda has sparked fresh discussions about Uganda's political succession by referring to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as a "standby generator" in readiness to assume the… Read more »

Uganda: CDF Gen Kainerugaba Condemns 'Evil' Shooting of Civilians By UPDF Soldier in Agago

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has condemned what he termed as evil, the shooting of civilians by a… Read more »

Central Africa: Great Lakes Region MPs Unite to Address Conflicts and Promote Sustainable Development

The Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has convened in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together lawmakers from 12 member states to tackle… Read more »

East Africa: Museveni, Somalia President Discuss Peace, Stability in Horn of Africa

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has completed a one-day official visit to Uganda at the invitation of Ugandan President Museveni. Read more »

Uganda: Military Warns Against Security Misinformation Spread

I want to pass this information to Ugandans; if you are doing your fake news, you can afford to do it elsewhere but don't do it with the military because we are responsible for the… Read more »

Uganda: Israaid Donates $30,000 Worth of Relief Items to Nakivale Refugees, Host Communities

Civil society organizations and the Office of the Prime Minister have raised an urgent call for humanitarian assistance as refugee numbers in the country's settlements surge. Read more »

Uganda: Improving Food Security and Livelihood in Northern Uganda

In an effort to improve livelihoods, food security, peace building, resilience, inclusion, and education for refugees in Northern Uganda, ADRA Uganda, in partnership with NORAD,… Read more »

Uganda: Nakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure

Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Supporters Face Death Penalty After Pleading Guilty to Terrorism Charges - Legal Expert

Dr Benson Tisasirwe, a legal expert and lecturer at Makerere University, highlighted the gravity of the situation, explaining that terrorism, being a capital offense, carries… Read more »

Uganda: Kibuku Police Investigate Magazine Abandoned With 30 Live Rounds

The magazine was found in Buyerya Zone, Kalempete Parish, Tirinyi Subcounty, and was reported by local LC1 chairman Muluga Abdul Kalim on Uganda's Independence Day. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Govt Announces Shs27.6bn in Humanitarian Assistance to Uganda for Refugees

The United States has announced it will be providing $7.5 million( approximately shs27.6 billion) to support the Sudan refugee response in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Demands Museveni Remove Defence Force Chief

The Democratic Party (DP) has called on President Museveni to remove General Muhoozi Kainerugaba from his role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People's Defence… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Exiles Plot to Take Up Arms Against Govt

The group, identifying as the 'Coalition of Exiled Ugandans', said in an October 5 statement that they met in Kisangani, DR Congo, and laid down what they call the "Kisangani… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Inspects Parade Preparations for 62nd Independence Day Celebrations

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection on Monday to oversee preparations for the 62nd Independence Day parade. Read more »

Egypt: General Muhoozi, Egyptian Military Chief Hold Talks in Cairo

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his Egyptian counterpart Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathy Ibrahim Khalifa, have held cordial talks in Cairo. Read more »

Uganda: Operation Shujaa - Joint Forces Review Progress to Chart Way Forward

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have concluded their periodic review meeting for Operation Shujaa after… Read more »