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 »

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Online Hate Speech Threatens Refugees' Safety, Well-Being - UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater responsibility in using social media platforms, highlighting the rise of online hate speech and… Read more »

Uganda: Outgoing Unicef Country Representative Bids Farewell to Foreign Affairs Minister

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gen Jeje Odongo has met with Dr. Munir Safieldin, UNICEF's outgoing Country Representative for Uganda, as he concludes his tour of duty in the… Read more »

Uganda: Communities Find Hope in the Aftermath of Destructive Floods and Landslides

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have devastated communities in Uganda's western districts of Kasese and Ntoroko, leaving thousands displaced and in urgent need… Read more »

Uganda: Report Reveals High Rates of Violence Against Children in Uganda's Refugee Settlements

A new survey conducted in Uganda's refugee settlements has revealed alarming rates of violence against children, highlighting the harsh realities faced by young people in these… Read more »

Uganda: Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala

In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football… 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: 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 »

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: Uganda Launches Initiative to Expand Access to Off-Grid Solar Power in Refugee Communities

Uganda is taking significant strides towards achieving universal electricity access by 2040, with the launch of a groundbreaking financial project aimed at improving access to… Read more »

Uganda: Red Cross Reunites 68 Year Old Refugee With Family After 11 Years

It was excitement on Tuesday as 68 year old Dusenge Rambahose,a Congolese refugee was reunited with her family by Uganda Red Cross , International Committee of the Red Cross Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders in West Nile Urge Extension of Dr Dip for Unfinished Projects Benefiting Refugee Host Communities

Leaders in the West Nile sub-region are advocating for an extension of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Projects (DR DIP) to ensure the completion of ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Onek for Transparent NGO Spending in Refugee Assistance Programs

The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hillary Onek, has underscored the government's imperative role in overseeing how NGOs allocate funds received from… Read more »

Uganda: Unlocking Finance, Trade, Investment, and Empowering Refugee Women

The Uganda Economic Forum, themed "Unlocking Opportunities" in finance, investment, and trade, all eyes turned to a pivotal topic: "Economic Opportunities for Refugee Women." Read more »

Uganda: 150 Community Leaders in Kampala Trained On Refugee Rights

Local community leaders comprising of at least 150 Local Council Chairpersons in Kampala have been trained on refugee policies and refugee rights to work in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Refugees in Tororo Struggle for Survival as Transfer to Camps Delays

The influx of Congolese refugees into Tororo, seeking admission to resettlement camps, has continued to grow, leaving them stranded and in search of odd jobs to survive. Read more »

Uganda: Poor Quality Education in Refugee Camps in Uganda

Refugee children in Uganda are facing a number of challenges in accessing education, including lack of funding, overcrowding, lack of qualified teachers, and lack of resources. As… Read more »

Uganda: Eritrean Refugees Clean Kampala Suburbs to Pay Ugandans Back for Hospitality

The Eritrean refugee community in Uganda under its umbrella body, the Association of Eritrean Artiste Refugees in Uganda has started an initiative in which they will always… Read more »