Today in History: Lule, Museveni Unite to Form NRA
Several key figures, including Amama Mbabazi, Sam Katabarwa, Joshua Mugenyi, and Chris Mboijana, played important roles in persuading Lule to join forces with Museveni. T...
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Museveni orders probe into Shs231b veterans' token of appreciation
President MuseveniPresident Museveni ordered a comprehensive investigation into the management and distribution of Shs231 billion earmarked as Akasiimo (ex-gratia gratuit...
Clashes in DR Congo town after deadly incursion
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...
Congo President announces visa-free entry for all Africans on Africa Day
Starting from January 1, 2027, all Africans entering the Republic of Congo, will not require a visa, the President Denis Sassou N’Guesso announced at the celebration of...
How Museveni defeated rebels in W. Nile, Buganda
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 fro...
‘I don’t want to be president.'
While the presidency is a coveted position, its allure has put prospective suitors in sharp focus of succession battles in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) p...
Today in History: Hajj Musa Sebirumbi Executed After Luweero War Conviction
On this day in 1999, Hajj Musa Sebirumbi was executed by hanging at Luzira Upper Prison after being convicted of multiple counts of murder, in one of Uganda’s most prom...
BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Haruna Tower in Wandegeya
A major fire has broken out at Haruna Tower in Kkubbiri, Wandegeya, sending thick smoke into the sky as police secure the scene while firefighters are yet to arrive.A fir...
Museveni calls on Ugandans to learn from brother Salim Saleh's sacrifice
Museveni noted that Gen. Saleh ran away from school at the age of 16 to join them in Tanzania to fight against Idi AminPresident Yoweri Museveni on Monday praised his bro...
French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists
Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of...