Western Uganda — At least five people were killed as suspected attackers launched coordinated assaults on Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and police installations across Kasese, Fort Portal, and Bundibugyo districts. The incidents occurred late on Friday, October 31, and into the mornin
The decision was made by the AU’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) at its 1308th emergency meeting, held on Monday, 28 October 2025, in response to the escalating violence and reported atrocities, particularly in El Fasher.Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been appointed by th
The Unsung Hero of Uganda’s Liberation: Brigadier Chefe Ali’s Enduring LegacyEddy Kenzo with President Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataha at Yoweri Album Lunch at Speke Resort MunyonyoBrigadier Chefe Ali, born Eriya Mwine in 1960 in Namutam
The latest push for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received a boost with endorsements from the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO and the Government of Rwanda, following the July 19 signing of a Declaration of Principles in Doha between Kinshasa and the M23-led Congo
Eight years after former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi was killed, emerging details show that a key report from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been hidden, and may be part of the reason the case has stalled.
“If people knew what was found in areas like Goma, Bukavu, and elsewhere, they would understand. This was never just about M23—it was about Rwanda"Kagame speaking at the Liberation Day cocktail in Kigali on Friday eveningKigali, Rwand
Writing under “Time to Let Go, General,” Harry Sagara who for years kept millions of New Vision readers entertained (through his hilarious writings) has urged Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali to reflect on his frailty and general state of health and call
The M23/AFC rebel coalition has recalled its delegation from peace talks in Doha, Qatar, after more than a month of closed-door negotiations with the Congolese government—signalling the apparent collapse of a ceasefire deal brokered with international support.The rebel withdrawal, led by
Security experts, analysts, and civil society leaders have convened in Kampala to dissect the persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its growing implications on regional peace and development.The high-level dialogue, organised by the Advocates Coalition for Devel
Ugandan authorities have in recent years stepped up surveillance during major public events, citing threats from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State group, responsible for past attacks.An explosion killed two suspected rebels including a female sui
