The rebellions that confronted President Museveni after 1986 were not confined to Acholi, Teso or the eastern border areas. Along Uganda’s western and north-western frontiers, the NRM government faced insurgencies shaped by exile politics, cross-border sanctuaries, regional wars, and gri
Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said.Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a
There are few tragedies more painful than betrayal from those who once stood shoulder to shoulder in a common struggle. That is precisely what Africa witnesses each time xenophobic violence erupts in South Africa. When mobs descend on Nigerians, Zimbabweans, Ghanaians, Ethiopians, Somalis, Mozamb
When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took the oath at Kololo in 2016 and declared “Kisanja Hakuna Mchezo,” the message landed with deliberate force. It was a statement of seriousness, discipline, and control. No games. No distractions. A presidency presenting itself as entering a tighter, mo
When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41, he looked nothing like the ageing strongmen who dominated African politics at the time. He spoke the language of “fu
The African Union (AU) chairperson and President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, on behalf of the visiting presidents has saluted the people of Uganda for re-electing President Museveni, a move he describes as a powerful affirmation of honouring peace, stability and institutional continuity th
The swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday for a new term has continued to generate political commentary across the region, with journalist Timothy Kalyegira offering a critical reading of the ceremony’s symbolism, leadership dynamics, and evolving power structure within Uganda’s
KAMPALA — Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday officially commenced the gazetted swearing-in exercise for newly elected Members of Parliament, a process expected to run through Thursday and Friday as legislators from across the country take oath ahead of the 12th Parliament.Among those swor
Buyende, Uganda: Tragedy struck Lake Kyoga on Tuesday evening after two fishermen drowned when a boat capsized during heavy rainfall and strong winds in Buyende District.The deceased have been identified as Osina Simon alias Ali, 22, and Kirya Peter alias Hamuza, 20, a Mululi by tribe.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and Egypt amid growing regional cooperation on trade, security and Nile Basin issues.El-Sisi landed at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday and was received b
