Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Should Close All Unauthorized Detention Centers, Human Rights Watch Says in New Report Alleging State Abuse in the East African Country
Police investigate the death of a primary six pupil following a fire at a school in Kawaala, Kampala, the second such incident in less than a week
2 year agoKitgum: Police Detain UPDF Soldier for Shooting Reveler
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 10 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 11 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda
Arrest of 12 people, including a UPDF soldier and a Police officer who have been behind several murders in Jinja
2 year agoThe 14 Lord councillors were arrested and remanded last Friday on charges of inciting members of the Public to riot against KCCA enforcement officials who were removing vendors from the streets of Kampala City
Lukashenka today visiting Luniniec district, to hold meeting on military topics
2 year agoPolice in Kampala is investigating the source of a tear gas canister that exploded on Friday injuring five people, including a ten-year-old child in Kagugube Industrial Zone in Kampala
2 year agoPolice in Jinja is investigating the killing of a security guard at a fuel station yesterday. James Mubii, the police spokesperson for Kiira region said that the assailants made off with a gun
Uganda charges 15 people with terrorism over deadly bombings Kampala
2 year agoThe Inter-Religious Council of Uganda says violations of human rights and excessive use of force from the men in uniform in the recent Kayunga district by-elections undermines the country's democracy and international repetition
US Imposes Travel Sanctions on Ugandan Military Intelligence Chief Major General Abel Kandiho for alleged human rights abuses
US diplomats based in Uganda or dealing with the country had their phones hacked with Israel-based NSO spyware in recent months, according to Reuters
2 year agoThe territorial police in Soroti City are investigating the shooting dead of a police officer in Maroon quarters on Tuesday night. A manhunt for the suspects is ongoing
2 year agoUganda Official Statement: Uganda Strikes Against Extremists in DRC
Uganda launches air and artillery raids against ADF in DRC: Congolese gov't confirms operation of 'air strikes and artillery fire from Uganda' against armed group blamed for Kampala attacks
2 year agoUganda Civil Aviation Authority's Clarification on the Entebbe International Airport
2 year agoThe DRC has given the Ugandan army the green light to track down rebels from the ADF group in its territory, responsible for massacres in the east of the country.
China to take over Uganda's Entebbe International Airport for default on debt repayment. China has rejected Uganda's request to re-negotiate toxic clauses in the $200m loan picked six years ago for the Airport expansion. The Airport is the only Intl Airport in the country
3 year ago2 Suspected ADF Fighters Arrested in Kisoro Refugee Camp
3 year agoVideo: Police have cordoned off an area near Old Kampala Mosque as security forces intensify counter terrorism operations in the city
3 year agoAlShabab mortar attacks target 3 separate AMISOM bases in Somalia last night. First attack hit Burundi troop's base in Burane village in Middle Shabelle region. 2nd attack targeted Uganda troops in Qoryoley town. 3rd attack targeted Djibouti forces in Baladweyn town - Media
Uganda police continue search for Kampala bomb attacks masterminds. ISIS already claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings, but this story suggests ISIS connection is only one of four leads
ISIS claims responsibility for attacks in Ugandan capital
VIDEO: In the press briefing, Police also officially released CCTV footage showing how the deadly attack at Central Police Station (CPS) happened. The suicide bomber (one with a back bag in the video) died instantly according to the force. #NTVNews Watch
3 year agoUGANDAN POLICE say the Kampala attacks were carried out by three suicide bombers who died on spot; three victims confirmed dead
Three dead, 33 injured in Uganda twin suicide bombings: police
3 year agoReports indicate that at least 23 Police officers and 17 civilians have been injured after an explosion around Kampala Central Police Station. There are also reports of both police and civilian deaths, though not clear how many as of now
"What we can say (is) this was an attack but who is responsible is a matter that is under investigation," Uganda's Assistant Inspector General of police Edward Ochom tells @AFP, after two explosions hit capital Kampala causing injuries
