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Uganda Displays Military Might at Museveni Swearing-In

Uganda Displays Military Might as the country staged a large military parade and aerial showcase during President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony for a seventh

May 12, 2026

News·Politics

Court Orders Release of Police Officer Held at Masindi Barracks

The High Court in Kampala has intervened after a police officer detained at Masindi UPDF Barracks for over a month without trial was found

October 6, 2025

Crime & Justice·News

UPDF Arrests Major Shaban for Impersonation and Kidnapping Activities

In a significant security development, Shaban Mugwanya, also known as “Major Shaban”, was arrested by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on August 27,

September 29, 2025

National·News

Muhoozi Blasts UHRC Over Eddie Mutwe Release Order

Muhoozi Rejects UHRC’s Order to Release Eddie Mutwe, Demands Apology Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly dismissed a release directive

May 15, 2025

Court·News

The 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), remains confident that Uganda’s economy will achieve double-digit growth once oil

February 7, 2025

News

Families Seek Government Compensation: Death at Lake Victoria

Families of two fishermen are demanding government compensation after a tragic incident on Lake Victoria. A Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit

February 6, 2025

News

Community Clean-Up Initiative Launched in Moroto

Joint security forces and local leaders have kicked off the Tarehe Sita activities in Moroto Municipality. The initiative features a community cleaning exercise. Brigadier

February 5, 2025

News

Pakwach District Faces Revenue Decline Due to Fisheries Protection Operations

Leaders in Pakwach District are raising concerns over a significant drop in local revenue collections attributed to the declining fishing business. For decades, Pakwach

July 11, 2024

News

Former ADF Rebels Share Stories of Coercion and Survival as Reintegration Efforts Continue

Recently rehabilitated former ADF rebels have shared their harrowing experiences of coercion, brutal conflicts, and survival. These accounts come as 30 ex-rebels, captured by

June 20, 2024

National

Ugandan and Somali Military Commanders Agree to Nighttime Curfew to Counter Al-Shabaab Threat

In a significant move to address the persistent threat posed by the militant group Al-Shabaab, the commanders of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF)

May 30, 2023

AFRICA·East Africa·Featured·Featured·News·Security

Scores Injured at Kireka in a fight over Namboole Land

On Thursday, during the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda, an unknown number of civilians and three soldiers were injured. The incident

March 24, 2023

Featured·Featured·Kampala·National·News·Security

DR Congo church attack kills several people

An explosive device was detonated at church in the northeast of the country in what the the military has labelled a “terrorist act.” The

January 16, 2023

East Africa·Featured·News·Terrorism

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Uganda Displays Military Might at Museveni Swearing-In

Court Orders Release of Police Officer Held at Masindi Barracks

UPDF Arrests Major Shaban for Impersonation and Kidnapping Activities

Muhoozi Blasts UHRC Over Eddie Mutwe Release Order

The 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

Families Seek Government Compensation: Death at Lake Victoria

Community Clean-Up Initiative Launched in Moroto

Pakwach District Faces Revenue Decline Due to Fisheries Protection Operations

Former ADF Rebels Share Stories of Coercion and Survival as Reintegration Efforts Continue

Ugandan and Somali Military Commanders Agree to Nighttime Curfew to Counter Al-Shabaab Threat

Scores Injured at Kireka in a fight over Namboole Land

DR Congo church attack kills several people

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