August 09, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop Without World Bank - Museveni
President Museveni has insisted that Uganda will do with or without the support of the World Bank. Read more »
Uganda: Funding Pause 'To Protect Sexual and Gender Minority Groups' - World Bank
The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Crisis Deepens As Amuriat Sends Ssemujju, Lukwago for Disciplinary Action
In what looks like another showdown in the once strongest opposition party in Uganda, Forum for Democratic Change president Patrick Amuriat has sent several party members including… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: Why FDC Reconciliation Over 'Dirty Money' Accusations Not About to Happen
Regardless of the vision of the FDC elders' committee led by Dr. Frank Nabwiso to reconcile the different warring factions, harmonize their differences and to rejuvenate the party,… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Sack Ssemujju As Party Whip in Parliament
The Forum for Democratic Change Party (FDC) has sacked their Parliamentary Chiefwhip Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and replaced him with Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: The Role of Culture in Ensuring National Stability in Africa
Culture holds a significant place in the stability of a nation particularly relevant in the context of African countries. Read more »
Uganda: Muntu 'Quiet' Leadership Style Comes Under Question
Mugisha Muntu, the leader of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), has come under scrutiny from critics who argue that his diplomatic leadership approach might not be… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Accuses Mafabi of Lying About the Shs 300 Million He Left With Him
The leader of People's Front Transition (PFT), Dr. Kizza Besigye, has accused Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Secretary of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), of lying to the public… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Ambassador to Iran, Kisambira Is Dead
Uganda's ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Tezikuba Kisambira has passed away. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Kampala Minister Asks Vendors to Respect Presidential Directive On City Markets
The Minister of Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has urged vendors from Bugolobi and Nakawa Markets to comply with a presidential directive to have market masters from KCCA oversee the… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: 'Boycott Sham Elections Organized By Nandala Group' - Ssemujju Led Faction Asks FDC Members
A group of opposition Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) NEC members has asked party members to boycott the ongoing internal party elections organized by the president Patrick… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Electoral Commission Launches Roadmap for 2026 General Election, Cautions Parties
The Electoral Commission(EC) has launched the roadmap for the 2026 general elections, as well as the strategic plan for 2022/2023-2026/2027. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Daughter 'Presidential Advisor'
The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame has appointed his daughter Ange Kagame to take charge of policy and strategy in the office of the president. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Kabaka Mutebi Reshuffles Buganda Cabinet
A day after the 30th coronation Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has made massive changes in the Buganda government. Read more »
Africa: Are Military Coups On the Rise Again in Africa?
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting to become more frequent. Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Surviving On the Generosity of Its People, Say Politicians in Reaction to Kabaka's Coronation Speech
A group of politicians has responded to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II's speech, stating that the Buganda Kingdom is surviving solely through the generosity of its people and… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Contingent Starts Search, Disposal of Unexploded Ordnance in Eastern DRC Villages
The Ugandan army(UPDF) contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) has commenced an exercise to clear and dispose unexploded ordnance in Eastern DRC where they are… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: Mpuuga Commends Kabaka Mutebi II for 30 Years of Steady Progress in Buganda Kingdom
The Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, has praised the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, for successfully guiding the Kingdom on a stable path. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Threatens Military Intervention to End Niger Coup
West African leaders have threatened military action against Niger's junta after it took power in a coup last week. Read more »
Uganda: Some FDC Members Not Satisfied With Report That Exonerates Amuriat, Mafabi
Some members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent party Elders Committee report. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Uganda: Basalirwa Wins House Approval to Introduce Anti-Counterfeiting Bill
The House has granted leave to Bugiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Anti-Counterfeiting Bill, 2023". Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Doreen Nyanjura Blocked From Attending FDC National Council Meeting
There has been an exchange of words between Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and some party members protesting the ongoing National Council meeting. Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago - 'I'm Not Persona Non-Grata At FDC, I Am a Bona Fide Member!'
Erias Lukwago, the Deputy President for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in the Buganda region, has voiced his concern that the party is under siege. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Uganda: Is FDC Being Ripped Apart By Tribal and Regional Power Struggles?
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in the recent weeks found itself embroiled in a bitter internal dispute that threatens to deepen the existing fault lines and sow further… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Russia Happy With Govt's Commitment to Shaping a Just World - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country is happy with Uganda's commitment to a just world. Read more »