Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni, has promoted his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military. The 49-year-old's promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle in which five ministers were sacked. In power since 1986, Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his only son as his successor. Gen. Kainerugaba is a controversial figure, becoming increasingly involved in the political arena, in breach of military protocols.

Ugandan president appoints son as military chief

A Ugandan minister has courted controversy for calling those who have died of hunger in the African country "idiots". Henry Okello Oryem, the state minister for foreign affairs made the tone-deaf comment.

Ugandan minister says people who die of hunger are 'idiots', faces backlash

During the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Kampala, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni lauded the significant contributions of Indian returnees to his country's economic landscape.

Uganda President Museveni commends Indian diaspora for establishing 900 factories

Human activity and climate change have heavily deforested the lands surrounding Nakivale, one of the oldest refugee settlements in Africa… but a group of refugees is taking environmental matters into its own hands. Thanks to their initiative, the once-bare land and hillsides are again turning green.

Deforested lands of Nakivale, Uganda, refugee group restores barren lands

Ugandan Paralympian, Husnah Kukundakwe, at the tender age of 16, has become a beacon of hope, shattering stereotypes, and inspiring many, especially those with disabilities. Born without her right forearm and impairment to her left hand, Kukundakwe’s journey in the aquatic world began when she was barely three. Today, she stands as the youngest Paralympian at the Tokyo Games, a title she achieved at 14.

Ugandan teen paralympian busts stereotypes

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda's capital Kampala next month.

Exclusive: EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Uganda NAM Summit in January 2024

The United States has expanded its visa restriction policy for Ugandan officials. This comes as authorities in Uganda are accused of undermining democracy and oppressing marginalised groups.

US restricts visa for Uganda, Zimbabwe officials, restrictions for undermining democracy | WION

The United States on Monday (Dec 4) expanded its visa restriction policy for Ugandan officials involved in undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups in Uganda.

US restricts visas for Uganda officials over harsh law against homosexuality

US expanded its visa restriction policy for Uganda. This comes after Uganda authorities are accused of undermining democracy and oppressing marginalized groups.

US restricts visa for Uganda and Zimbabwe officials

Uganda have appointed controversial Belgian Paul Put as national coach in place of Milutin Sredojevic, who was sacked last month, football officials said on Thursday.

Football: Uganda national team appoint controversial Paul Put as coach

A Ugandan startup is unpeeling the power of banana fibres, turning the usually discarded part of the yellow fruit into biodegradable handicrafts.

Ugandans turning banana wastes into useful fibres | World Of Africa

An ambush in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park resulted in the deaths of three people, including a British tourist. The attack, described as "cowardly," occurred as the victims were touring the park in southwestern Uganda.

Uganda: Two tourists among 3 killed in ambush during safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said Thursday he was under house arrest after being seized by security officials on his return home from a trip abroad. Wine, a popstar-turned-politician who ran against veteran President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda's last election in 2021, has been arrested numerous times.

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine claims being put under house arrest

Uganda the main opposition says its leader Bobi Wine has been detained the party claims he was arrested.

Bobi Wine: The strongest challenger to President Yoweri Museveni

Coffee farmers in Uganda are deploying modern technologies to beat the effects of climate change. Now, these challenges are making the production of coffee continuously difficult in the nation. Farmers in Uganda are devising their own unique methods to fight the shifting rain patterns threatening Uganda's top export and lifeblood, coffee.

Ugandan coffee farmer deploys technology to thwart effects of climate change

Two individuals from Uganda are currently facing severe legal repercussions due to charges of "aggravated homosexuality," an offense that carries the death penalty under the country's recently enacted controversial anti-gay laws.

Uganda charges two men with 'aggravated homosexuality' under controversial anti-gay laws

Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with "aggravated homosexuality," potentially a capital offense under new controversial anti-gay legislation, an official said Monday.

Ugandan man first to be charged with 'aggravated homosexuality'

The World Bank said on Tuesday (August 8) that it was pausing new public finance projects in Uganda over the government's adoption of a widely criticised bill that criminalises same-sex conduct.

World Bank halts approval for new finance projects in Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

The Witness a WION digital series that will tell you the world's biggest stories from the lens of a common man. In this episode, we look at the world's harshest law against the LGBTQ+ community. Ugandans are living in fear as more African nations are expected to follow suit.

LGBTQ+ Face New Apartheid in Uganda

-Israeli settlers go on a rampage burning & vandalizing Palestinian homes -37 students killed by a rebel group in Uganda -Argentina erupts in protests as govt brings in legislation to ban public protests Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth report of the World's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Russia's Wagner group stages all out Mutiny as its Mercenaries march for Moscow

In a horrific incident near the Congo border, ISIS allies reportedly attacked a secondary school in Uganda, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 41 people, including 38 students.

Deadly attack by ISIS allies at Ugandan school claims at least 41 lives, including students

Ugandan police said Monday that 20 people had been arrested for suspected collaboration with the notorious militia group blamed for last week's grisly attack on a school near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uganda arrests 20 'collaborators' over horrific school massacre

Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people — including 38 students — who were burned, shot or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo, the local mayor said Saturday.

At least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border

According to the police, terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State stormed a school in the village of Mpondwe near the border of Congo and killed 25 people while kidnapping additional students. The attackers also set fire to the dormitory and stole supplies.

Uganda: Assailants attack Lhubirira secondary school in Mpondwe

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