northern Uganda Stories
Kony’s lawyer, Peter Haynes, KC, urged the judges to halt the proceedings, arguing that his client could not challenge the evidence presented against...
One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing...
Born in northern Uganda in 1961, Kony rose from altar boy to feared warlord, claiming spiritual visions that justified his fight to topple President Y...
Kampala acknowledged that Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel entered South Sudan in March - an act the UN panel suggested contravened arm...
Non-stop rain in Sudan caused a landslide to cover an entire village. The science of these natural disasters is simple. Preventing them is possible.
A report by Uganda's Inspectorate of Government reveals that one out of three civil servants bribed their way into the job. Now there are calls to ref...
Uganda’s leading yield of 13 per cent indicates a robust appetite for its industrial assets, while Kenya’s comparatively lower rate points to concerns...
Lawyer Kato Tumusiime noted that Besigye and Lutale had issued “clear instructions” to their legal team not to participate in proceedings before Bagum...
The Malaba and Busia border crossings are among the busiest in East Africa, linking Kenya with Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and other regional markets...
Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...
Lawyer Kato Tumusiime said Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, had given "clear instructions" to their legal team not to appear before Justice B...
According to researchers, the invasive species could quietly establish themselves, spread unchecked and devastate crops before authorities are able to...
Kenya is preparing to showcase its pristine sandy beaches, marine parks, sky diving, deep-sea diving and game drives, while Uganda is focusing on its...
In a statement on X on Thursday, Uganda's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS), Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, confirmed the signing of the agreement, wh...
According to the country's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Uganda, which hosts over two million refugees and asylum seekers, does not have the cap...
The aspirants are required to collect signatures from at least 100 registered voters in two-thirds of the country’s districts (98 districts), with the...
The agreement with Uganda is part of a broader push by Donald Trump's administration to expand deportation arrangements beyond Latin America.
Police moved in to disperse the gatherings and arrested several traders accused of mobilising others to close their shops and participate in the prote...
President Museveni said the new facility represents a shift in Uganda’s approach to its vast resources, as exporting unprocessed minerals denies the c...
In his affidavit, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya argued that Parliament rushed the law and reinstated provisions that the Supreme Court h...
Jorine Najjemba, who completed her senior six studies last year, on Monday picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming elections.
The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recali...
According to Uganda’s army spokesperson, Maj-Gen Felix Kulayigye, the confrontation began when South Sudanese soldiers crossed into Ugandan territory...
The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.
Uganda and South Sudan have also established a joint working committee to address ongoing tensions in the border area, where confrontations between UP...
Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid del...
According to South Sudanese officials, the clash began when Ugandan forces crossed into South Sudanese territory and launched an unprovoked attack usi...
South Sudanese authorities have confirmed the recovery of five SSPDF soldiers' bodies, adding that one UPDF soldier and a civilian were also killed du...
Speaking during a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deeper collaboration wit...
Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.
