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Uganda: Gen Muhoozi, Tyrese Gibson Discuss Uganda Tourism, Investment
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met American actor Tyrese Gibson to discuss promoting Uganda's tourism and attracting international investment.
Uganda's oil discovery has intensified 15-year-old land disputes, leaving villagers like Moses K. Asaba in Buliisa district uncertain about their ancestral lands. TotalEnergies and the Ugandan government face communities claiming dispossession.
Uganda's parliament has approved the deployment of its soldiers to the Gaza Strip as part of an International Stabilisation Force, an initiative proposed by the US-created Board of Peace for the post-war period.
Ugandan footballer David Owori was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public anger over violent crime in Uganda.
Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was killed during a 1976 hostage rescue operation in the country.
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, brother of Israel's prime minister, who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission, marking 50 years since the event.
Uganda successfully contained an Ebola outbreak with only 20 cases and two deaths, while DR Congo's concurrent outbreak became the second-worst on record with over 1,500 fatalities, highlighting contrasting public health responses.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Ugandan counterpart, Haruna Kasolo, met on the sidelines of the Second Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). They discussed ways to …
Ebola: Uganda declares end of epidemic in its country
Uganda's Ministry of Health declared the end of the Ebola epidemic, but its calculation method differs from World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, raising questions about the true status of the outbreak.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has become the seventh candidate to join the race for the next United Nations Secretary-General, nominated by Kampala.
Sudan: 80 Sudanese Leave Uganda On Voluntary Return Flight
Eighty Sudanese refugees departed Uganda on a voluntary return flight to Port Sudan, sponsored by Sudan's General Intelligence Service. This marks the 11th flight under an ongoing repatriation program.
Uganda: Unicef Urges Uganda to Strengthen Child Road Safety
UNICEF has called on Uganda to enhance child road safety measures, emphasizing the need to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian infrastructure, and bolster emergency response following a series of fatal accidents involving schoolchildren.
In Uganda, a senior official of Bobi Wine's party reported missing since July 10
Muwanga Kivumbi, a senior official of Uganda's opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) led by Bobi Wine, has been missing since July 10, raising concerns about forced disappearances.
Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions
Africa's public health agency, Africa CDC, is pressing the United States to remove travel restrictions on Uganda, citing the country's success in controlling its Ebola outbreak.
Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja
Uganda has initiated an emergency food relief operation for the drought-affected Karamoja region, distributing maize flour and beans to over 313,000 households facing severe hunger due to prolonged dry conditions.
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge
As the Democratic Republic of Congo battles a surging Ebola outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 reported cases, neighboring Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia are intensifying border screenings and emergency preparedness to prevent cross-border transmission.
Ebola: BVD outbreak in DRC remains active with 2,124 cases
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains active with 2,124 confirmed cases and 828 deaths as of July 15, 2026. A US humanitarian worker evacuated from DRC to Germany also tested positive for BVD.
Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026
A British DNA expert testified in the Molly Katanga case, challenging the reliability of police DNA evidence and its ability to determine who fired the fatal shot.
A bus carrying schoolchildren from King David Junior School in Kampala overturned in Uganda on Friday, killing 20 children and one adult. The vehicle veered off the road after the driver reportedly lost control.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has rejected court-appointed lawyers for his treason trial, stating he has no confidence in them after his chosen legal team was arrested or barred from the country. Besigye, a long-time rival of President Museveni, claims his right…
Uganda: Business Leaders to Explore Customer-Centric Growth At CEO Breakfast 2026
Ugandan business leaders will convene at the Customer Experience CEO Breakfast 2026 to address the country's prevalent customer service issues and strategize on placing customers at the core of business decision-making.
Uganda: Malaba Traffic Snarl Deepens As URA Defends Reinstated Cargo Seals
A severe traffic jam at the Malaba border crossing, stretching 35km into Kenya, is crippling trade. Truck drivers and transporters blame Uganda Revenue Authority's reinstated electronic cargo seals for the delays.
Uganda: Besigye Says He Was Brought to Court 'Under Duress'
Ugandan opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye appeared in High Court for his treason trial, claiming he was brought "under duress" and lacked legal representation, while the prosecution accused the defense of deliberate delays.
The University of Oxford in the UK has launched the first human trial of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The early-stage trial will evaluate the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in 50 healthy adults.
Uganda: Kayunga PDM Officers Ordered to Prioritise Youth, PWDs for Funding
Parish Development Model (PDM) officers in Kayunga District have been directed to prioritise youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during beneficiary selection to improve their livelihoods and promote inclusive economic development.
Uganda: Govt Fast-Tracks National IDs for Ugandans Repatriated From South Africa
Uganda's government is fast-tracking National Identity Cards and providing comprehensive reintegration support to over 700 citizens repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks.
Martha Karua, Kenya's ex-justice minister, was blocked from entering Uganda. She was to join a team defending Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago.
The CDC will use $107m in emergency funding to respond to the third-largest Ebola outbreak in history, which has infected over 1,000 people.
Dr. Peter Stafford, who contracted Ebola in Congo, has returned to the US and is feeling well. He was evacuated to a hospital in Berlin and discharged on June 6.