Yoweri Museveni

Uganda's army chief orders closure of major news platform and warns media to follow rules.

Uganda's army chief shuts down a leading independent media group, citing no belief in a free press.

Rwanda's royal Inyambo cows are treated with poetry and cultural reverence, symbolizing the nation's heritage.

Uganda calls for stronger regional coordination to combat Ebola's spread across East and Central Africa.

Ugandans regret Bundibugyo's link to a rare Ebola virus type named after their district.

Dangote begins planning a 10,000-hectare deep seaport in Ogun State.

Africa's richest person Aliko Dangote doubled his Ethiopia fertiliser plant investment to over $4 billion, significantly expanding Africa's largest agricultural industrial project with enhanced infrastructure including pipelines, power plants, and production facilities.

Uganda's President Museveni confirmed discussions with African industrialist Dangote about establishing a major regional refinery in East Africa, aligning with Uganda's strategy of processing raw materials locally rather than exporting crude oil unrefined.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency.

MSF deploys emergency teams to Ebola-affected zones in the DRC.

Egyptian President Sisi visits Uganda to discuss Nile water issues and regional security with President Museveni.

Uganda granted Starlink an operating license, advancing Elon Musk's satellite internet expansion across Africa where it already operates in over a dozen nations, potentially addressing Ugandan consumers' complaints about expensive, unreliable domestic internet services dominated by limited competitors.

Uganda and Egypt agreed to expand cooperation on Nile water management, aquaculture, and regional security, with Egypt seeking stronger coordination among upstream states over the politically sensitive river system amid water scarcity concerns.

Saudi Deputy Minister Waleed Al-Khereiji attends Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's inauguration on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is sworn in for a seventh term as his son emerges as de facto ruler.

China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations through 2028, a strategic soft-power move positioning Beijing as a trade liberalizer amid global protectionism and strengthening its geopolitical influence across the continent.

A Ugandan man was sentenced to death for killing four children in a nursery school after a speedy trial.

Uganda's military chief orders the shutdown of two major media outlets, citing no belief in a free press.

Uganda's military chief orders the shutdown of major media outlets, citing no belief in a free press.

Zimbabwe lawmakers passed a bill to extend the president's term from five to seven years.

Uganda reports seven Ebola cases, linked to the outbreak in neighboring Congo.

While Europe Lectures, Uganda Backs Israel

President Yoweri Museveni signed Uganda's "Protection of Sovereignty" bill criminalizing work for foreign interests without government approval, imposing up to 10 years imprisonment, after parliament scaled back provisions that threatened remittances and development activities amid rights groups' concerns about political opposition criminalization.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba's raid on Speaker Anita Among's home marks a new era in Ugandan politics.

Uganda's former Speaker Anita Among faces corruption allegations and raids on her homes.

Wanyoto and Odria withdraw from the Speaker of Parliament race to support Oboth-Oboth.

Uganda grants Elon Musk's Starlink a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country.

Uganda grants Starlink an operating licence after months of import restrictions.

China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations through 2028, a strategic soft-power move signaling reliability and positioning Beijing as a trade liberalizer against Western protectionism while consolidating geopolitical influence.

Al-Sisi and Museveni strengthen ties and discuss regional issues including Sudan and Nile challenges.

Yoweri Museveni is sworn in for a seventh term as Uganda's president.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in for another term as his son emerges as de facto ruler.

Cloudflare data from January to March revealed that political shutdowns, military strikes, power failures, and physical infrastructure damage-not just software faults-repeatedly disrupted enterprise internet globally, exposing significant gaps in business continuity planning beyond traditional safeguards.

Billionaire Aliko Dangote announced plans to build a 650,000-barrel-per-day East African refinery within five years, prompting Uganda to scale back its own $4 billion facility to 60,000 barrels daily and redirect surplus crude to Dangote's regional project.

Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets, citing no belief in a free press.

Uganda's army chief orders a major news platform to close, warning all media to follow rules.

Trump turns 80, becoming the second US president to reach the milestone while in office.

Ugandan health officials report seven Ebola cases, linked to a neighboring Congo outbreak.

The Sudan war persists due to external arms and funding, lacking international will to disrupt these flows.

Uganda's President Museveni signed the Protection of Sovereignty bill criminalizing foreign influence activities, imposing up to 10 years imprisonment for violations, though lawmakers softened provisions threatening remittances and development work after economic institutions warned of potential harm.

President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for his seventh term in Uganda.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote met Ugandan President Museveni to explore building a major East African oil refinery, potentially in Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania, to process regional crude and support Africa's industrial development goals.

Bobi Wine cites African literature and music as influences on his political vision.

Uganda's president welcomes Starlink after licensing the satellite internet service provider.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni begins his new term amid regional support and domestic challenges.

Egypt and Uganda agreed to deepen cooperation on Nile water management and regional security during a meeting between their presidents.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in for another term as his son emerges as de facto ruler.

Yoweri Museveni is sworn in as Uganda's president for a seventh term.

South Korea's foreign minister visited Cuba, Uganda, Iran, and planned a Moscow trip to pressure North Korea's traditional allies into supporting diplomatic change following Pyongyang's January nuclear test and February rocket launch.

A Ugandan man was sentenced to death for killing four children in a nursery school after a speedy trial.