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Ugandan lured to Russia, forced to join military surrenders to Ukrainian army

Ugandan lured to Russia, forced to join military surrenders to Ukrainian army

The 44-year-old Ugandan, Akantorana Richard, who was lured with promises of employment as a supermarket attendant in Russia, only to be forced into the Russian militaryA 44-year-old Ugandan man has recounted how he was allegedly deceived with promises of employment in Russia, only to be f

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Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — One figure looms large ahead of Uganda's elections Thursday, although he is not on the ballot: the president's son and military commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.Kainerugaba, long believed to be the eventual successor, stood down for his father, President Yoweri Musev

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What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

This past week, a number of candidates taking part in the Nakawa Division West parliamentary race heaved a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kampala dismissed an appeal by Mr Ivan Bwowe of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Widely seen as a dispute over nomenclature, that is Nakawa West

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Just In!! Top NUP Mobilizers Abducted, Bobi Wine Shares

Just In!! Top NUP Mobilizers Abducted, Bobi Wine Shares

Uganda’s opposition has been shaken by news of fresh abductions involving key members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to a statement shared by party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the party’s Head of Mobilisation, comrade Buwembo Habib, was abducted on

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Principal Judge Abodo Urges Military Courts to Uphold Constitutional Standards

Principal Judge Abodo Urges Military Courts to Uphold Constitutional Standards

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo with other officials poses for a photo with members of the General Court Martial and Leadership Code TribunalPrincipal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called on military courts to strictly observe constitutional standards while exercising judicial authority,

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The Quiet Collapse of Electoral Competition

The Quiet Collapse of Electoral Competition

As Uganda heads into the January 15, 2026 general elections, a worrying trend has taken shape across the political landscape: a growing number of opposition and independent candidates are withdrawing from races at both parliamentary and local government levels. While the spotlight has largely bee

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Gunfire Rocks Kiwatule

Gunfire Rocks Kiwatule

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Gunfire rang out in Kiwatule, a Kampala suburb, on Tuesday night as police responded to a spate of aggravated robberies targeting residents in Nakawa Division, authorities said.According to a statement from the Kampala Metropolitan Police, three robberies were reported

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Sarah Bireete and the price of speaking truth to power

Sarah Bireete and the price of speaking truth to power

When Dr Sarah Bireete was rounded up from her house and taken to Natete Police station, I received nervous messages from friends asking me whether I was safe.Because Dr Bireete and I have done plenty of political talk shows together, and often agree on almost everything – oftentimes comp

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Uncertainty Looms as Petition Challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s MP Candidature Ripens

Uncertainty Looms as Petition Challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s MP Candidature Ripens

Uncertainty continues to surround the parliamentary status of Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi following a petition challenging his nomination over alleged irregularities related to the constituency he contested.The petition, filed by Ivan Bwowe, a lawyer representing the People’s

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Shocking Reasons Why America Cannot Topple President Museveni

Shocking Reasons Why America Cannot Topple President Museveni

In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, the relationship between the United States and Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni has proven to be a masterclass in strategic alignment. Diplomat Buyinza Adam Luzindana, a key figure in Museveni’s diplomatic circle, articulates the r

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