MOGADISHU, Somalia: Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration, warning that Somalia is entering a “critical and dangerous phase” marked by weakening state institutions, deepening political divisions and growing
NEW YORK, June 7. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has said that doesn’t rule out deploying US ground troops in Iran but said that such a scenario is hardly ever likely."We may use them. It's unlikely, but I think we'll keep them there until such time as we have a completion [of the con
KAMPALA, Uganda — Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Bakireke Nambooze has paid an uncommon tribute to former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. David Muhoozi, describing him as a model of humility, professionalism, and composure—qualities she believes are increasingly rare in pub
the busy dusty border towns of Lia and Odramacaku, both in Arua City, traders are sighted crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda using illegal border entry points. Some are crossing using the designated routes with UPDF soldiers patrolling the areas as a measure to control the
massive Ukrainian drone strike has left a number of key Russian military sites up in flames, just hours after Vladimir Putin snubbed Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks to end the war.Kyiv launched a series of strikes at targets across Russia overnight on June 6, striking th
The Police in Serere District have detained Mercy Iyogil, a teacher at Olio Primary School, to assist with investigations into the suspected murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier. The soldier’s body was discovered hanging from a mango tree within the school compound.
General Katumba Wamala’s appointment as Minister of Public Service comes at a time when the ministry is reeling from scandals involving ghost workers, pension fraud, and wage overruns. Recent audits revealed over UGX 24 billion lost to ghost employees and nearly 24,000 suspected ghost pensioner
The High Court has struck out a lawsuit filed by retired army officer Lt Grace Kafuko against Centenary Bank, saying that he waited too long to take legal action over his arrest and the impounding of his vehicle.Justice Joyce Kavuma agreed with Centenary Bank that Kafuko’s claims were fi
L-R: Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye, and Obeid LutaleLast week inside Uganda’s courtrooms, justice unfolded in dramatically different ways.In one courtroom, appellate judges confirmed a prison sentence for a man convicted of rape more than a decade ago, bringing a long and p
The mineral-rich region has been plagued by violence for more than 30 years from militias and other armed groups, including the Allied Democratic Forces formed by Ugandan rebels.The ADF, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, is notorious for extreme violence against civi
