The sighting of the Ugandan presidential jet in the U.S. without an official government statement has sparked public concern regarding the motive for the trip and those on board. Flight tracking data indicates that the aircraft departed Uganda and transited through Cape Verde before landing in Georgia.

The jet is a key part of the official fleet used by President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni. The

The refugee response in Uganda is entering a critical phase, with development partners warning that dwindling funding and policy changes may strain the system, which is one of the most progressive in the world. Uganda hosts nearly two million refugees, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan, making it Africa's largest refugee-hosting country.

Partners called for clear

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as  Bobi Wine, left Uganda after January's disputed election because he fears for his life.

He said President Yoweri Museveni's government wanted to eliminate him, and supporters sheltered him while he remained in hiding. He repeated that the election was rigged in favour of President Yoweri 

The Ugandan government has issued a high-level alert following the release of the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 seasonal forecast. It warned of warmer-than-normal temperatures and significant rainfall that could trigger a wave of natural disasters across the country. 

Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hilary Onek, announced that northern and eastern regions would see near- to above-average

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $1.2 billion health financing agreement with the United States, joining neighboring Uganda in adopting Washington's latest funding framework. Under the five-year deal announced, the DRC will receive $900 million in U.S. government assistance. In exchange, the Congolese government has committed to $300 million in increased domestic health spending.

The

The Supreme Court has confirmed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the duly elected President of Uganda after granting an application to withdraw a petition challenging his victory in the January 15, 2026, general elections.

Former candidate Robert Kasibante had

Prominent opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been arraigned in court, along with his aide and co-accused, as his treason case resumed. The appearance came nearly a month after the case was adjourned when the Uganda Prisons Service failed to produce the accused in court.

Besigye's well-being has become a source of

Ugandan authorities have expressed concern over the rising burden of mental health conditions, warning that the crisis is stifling national productivity and threatening long-term economic growth.

"Nearly one in four Ugandans is affected by a mental health condition. This is no longer just a health issue; it is a development challenge that requires urgent, coordinated action," Health Minister Jane Ruth

The Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Risch, has called for a "re-evaluation" of relations with Uganda. The call follows a series of now-deleted tweets from Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who accused the U.S. of aiding the escape of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine.

Senator Risch has said the defence

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, an outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) and spokesperson for the opposition People's Front for Freedom, has alleged that the recently concluded elections were effectively run by President Museveni, his son, and the military. Ssemujju claimed that the Electoral Commission was "merely providing a facade of institutional oversight."

His statement comes amid mounting public