Uganda: Former ADF Rebels Recount Harrowing Experiences As They Reintegration Into Society

Former ADF rebels, recently rehabilitated, have shared harrowing accounts of coercion, brutal battles, and their fight for survival. These stories come as 30 former rebels,… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF to Recruit 1,600 Scientists

This move is aimed at bolstering the military's technical capabilities. Read more »

Uganda: Refugee Host Community Rehabilitates 2278 Hectares of Degraded Land

Robert Ezati, 57, of Adim Parish, Beliafe Subcounty, in West Nile District of Terego, has endured years of agonizing helplessness while others clear trees to make room for tobacco… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Releases List of Successful Recruits

The UPDF has the list of successful applicants wishing to join the Ugandan army. Read more »

Uganda: Fears of Renewed Insurgency After Karamojong Warriors Kill Four

Karamojong warriors are feared to have resumed attacks in Moroto after at least four people were killed and several injured in the last four days. Read more »

Sudan: IGAD Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has condemned the recent massacre in Wad al Nourah, Gezira State, Sudan. Read more »

Uganda: Very Unfortunate - Bobi Speaks On Violent Re-Arrest of Akamba

In a disturbing incident at the Anti-Corruption Court yesterday, a National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislator Paul Akamba was violently re-arrested shortly after being granted… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Gets Shs350bn for Refugees, Climate Change Programs From Denmark

Uganda is set to receive shs350 billion (USD 95 million) from Denmark for climate change, refugee programs and civic space support. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Cadets Commissioned, Poised to Defend Nation and Region

Over 700 officer cadets, including international students from Tanzania and Mali, culminated their year of rigorous training at Uganda's Basic Military Training School with a… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Mulls Ban On Security-Like Attires

In a heated debate surrounding the legality and implications of wearing attire resembling security uniforms, the government is contemplating a ban on the importation of cloth… Read more »

Uganda: Implication of Govt Crackdown On Civilians Donning Military Attire

The recent government crackdown on the National Unity Platform (NUP) for their signature berets and overalls has sparked a broader debate over the regulation of attire resembling… Read more »

West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire

BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »

Uganda: Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles

Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »

Uganda: Recollecting the 2016 Attack On Rwenzururu Palace

The year 2016 bore witness to a dark chapter in the Kingdom of Rwenzururu where gross human rights violations occurred. What started as a clash between security forces and a… Read more »

Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls

As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »

Uganda: The Ripple Effect of Insecurity

Insecurity among nations, whether stemming from political unrest, terrorism, or economic instability, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond borders. Read more »

Uganda: We Are Not Working With Russian Mercenaries to Hunt for Kony - ICC

The International Criminal Court has denied claims it is working with Russian mercenary group, Wagner to hunt for Lord's Resistance Army commander, Joseph Kony. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Denies Involvement in Bujumbura Deadly Blasts

The Rwandan government has strongly rejected accusations that it facilitated grenade attacks that killed at least three people in the Burundian capital Bujumbura. Read more »

Uganda: West Nile Ex-Combatants Receive Resettlement Package, Minister Urges Responsible Use

In a ceremony held at Koboko district, the Ugandan government distributed a resettlement package valued at 5.1 billion shillings to 4,901 former combatants of the West Nile Bank… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Rejects U.S. Blame for Attack On DRC Displaced Camp

The Rwandan government has rejected blame for Friday's attack on internally displaced people's camp in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Start Paying Ex-Rebels This Month, Shs5.1bn Earmarked

Government will next week start paying pay ex-combatants of West Nile Bank Front(WNBF) to a tune of shs5.1 billion. Read more »

East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force

Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Addresses Troop Promotions, Military Strategy

In a momentous ceremony held at the main military base in Mbuya on Tuesday, the Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, presided over the… Read more »

Uganda: SFC Soldier Jailed for Life for Aggravated Robbery

Crime and punishment | A military court has convicted a Special Forces Command (SFC) soldier of murder and handed him a life sentence. Read more »

Uganda: Challenges Arise in Civilians Tried in Court Martials in Uganda

In a significant development within Uganda's legal landscape, the spotlight is now shining on the intricate challenges surrounding court martials involving civilians. Read more »