Cameroon: Cameroon's Biya Appoints Son Vice President, Head of Armed Forces

Cameroon President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, to three of the country's most powerful positions, naming him Vice President of the Republic, Head of the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Raises Alarm Over Refugee Strain, Gender Violence

Uganda has warned that escalating conflicts in the Great Lakes region are increasing pressure on its resources, driving up refugee numbers, worsening living conditions and fueling… Read more »

Uganda: MP Ssekikubo Bids Farewell to Parliament's Defense Committee, Criticizes Police Over Election Violence

Outspoken Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has officially bid farewell to the Parliamentary Defense Committee, a body he has served for four terms. Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Internal Affairs Seeks Shs46bn to Tackle Illicit Activities At Borders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is seeking Shs46 billion to enhance deployment at border control points and tackle soaring illicit activities, including trafficking and illegal… Read more »

Uganda: Refugees in Uganda Benefit From Empowerment Initiatives

Uganda's refugee communities are set to benefit from two major projects designed to promote self-reliance, economic stability, and psychosocial support, the AVSI Foundation has… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Graduates 190 Nurses , Midwives to Boost Military Healthcare

A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery from the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences, marking a significant step in the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Command, Reform, and Results - Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's Two Years As CDF

Two years ago, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba assumed office as Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, ushering in a new phase for the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). His tenure has… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Proposes Arrest of 'Fake Pastors', Theology Degree Requirement for Church Leaders

The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has suggested that "fake pastors" and unregulated churches could face arrest if the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) takes power,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the… Read more »

Uganda: PLU's Frank Mwesigye Urges Ugandans to Leverage Global Spotlight On Gen. Muhoozi

Political activist Frank Mwesigye has urged Ugandans to harness the surge in global attention surrounding Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special… Read more »

Uganda: Funding Gaps and Policy Shifts Raise Concerns Over Uganda's Refugee Response

Uganda's refugee response is entering a critical phase, with development partners warning that dwindling funding and policy changes could strain one of the world's most progressive… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi

Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said. Read more »

Africa: Uganda Hosts Africa Region Training to Prevent Illicit Chemical Transfers

Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has officially opened the Africa Region Training on Preventing Illicit Transfer of Chemicals in Fragile and… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF,Somali Forces Rehabilitate Key Supply Route in Somalia

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Motorized Infantry Division Completes 30km Route March in Nakasongola

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorized Infantry Division has successfully conducted a 30-kilometre route march across Nakasongola District Township, aimed at enhancing… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Commends Outgoing Russian Ambassador for Strengthening Uganda-Russia Ties

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the outgoing Ambassador of the Russian… Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge Residents Demand UPDF Detach Amid Rising ADF Fears

Residents of Kyabandara Parish, Kamwenge Sub-county, Kamwenge District, have urged the government to urgently establish a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) detach in their area… Read more »

Central Africa: Journalists Urged to Promote Peace and Security in Great Lake Region

Journalists across the Great Lakes Region have been urged to play a more deliberate role in promoting peace and security through responsible and balanced reporting. Read more »

Uganda: Community-Led Tree Planting Initiative Targets Forest Loss in Adjumani District

Refugee-hosting Adjumani District has intensified efforts to address rapid forest depletion, with the rate of forest cover loss now reported to be twice that of replanting. Read more »

Uganda: Soldier Found Dead in Kabale Home After Five Days Missing

Police in Kabale have launched investigations into the sudden death of a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier whose body was discovered in his home after he had been… Read more »

Sudan: Khartoum's War - The Case for 'Talks to Talk'

Khartoum, once the political heart of Sudan, now stands as a haunting symbol of a state in violent unraveling. Read more »

Uganda: Court of Appeal Suspends Convictions of Civilians Tried By Army Court

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has suspended the conviction and sentences of two men previously found guilty of murder and aggravated robbery of a hardware in Masaka City. Read more »

Uganda: Mubaje Intervenes in Lango Muslim Leadership Disputes

The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, led Muslims in the last congregational Juma prayers of the holy month of Ramadan at the Idi Amin Dada Memorial Mosque in Lira City,… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hosts Dinner for US Lt Gen Michael Flynn

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted former US Director of the Defense Intelligence,… Read more »

Uganda: American Military Veteran Michael Flynn Praises Uganda's Military Leadership

Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn on Saturday met Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi… Read more »