CAPTION: Some of the South Sudanese affected in the South Sudan’s northern Upper Nile State. (File photo). By Our reporter SOUTH SUDAN – The Uganda People’s Defence Airforce (UPDAF) has airdropped hundreds of tonnes emergency food aid to hard-hit areas of South Sudan’s northern Upper Nile State where thousands of displaced people are currently […]
Mathias Schauer BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Germany on Monday rejected Uganda’s accusation that its ambassador was involved in “subversive activities,” calling it “absurd and baseless.” Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, German Federal Foreign Office spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer said there was no formalized military cooperation with Uganda. The Ugandan military said Sunday […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (C in white shirt) at the 12th high-level Regional Oversight Mechanism summit held at State House Entebbe Wednesday May 228th, 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for […]
CAPTION: EU ambassadors in Uganda meeting National Unity Platform officials in Kampala recently (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Ugandan military authorities on Friday May 23rd 2025 accused diplomats from Europe of engaging in subversive activities, in an escalation of tensions over European criticism of human rights violations by Uganda’s security forces. Some […]
CAPTION: Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterSOMALIA – Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Somalia have been urged vigilant and cooperate with Somali locals to bolster peacekeeping efforts in the in the horn Africa.The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) under […]
CAPTION : Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga (R) with UPDF officer in South Sudan May 15tth 22025> (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterSOUTH SUDAN – Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Force, has called on Ugandan troops deployed in South Sudan to uphold unwavering discipline and maintain peak combat readiness […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa presiding over a sitting of Parliament. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected as the President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Assembly.His election on 25 February 2025, seconded by the Parliament of Uganda, marks a significant diplomatic […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aborted deal on Friday in Washington that was to grant Washington access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits.WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT ENTAIL?The deal would establish a fund jointly owned by Ukraine and the United States, to which Ukraine needs to contribute 50 percent of its future revenues from […]
CAPTION: President Museveni, (C) with a group of students from the Algerian High War College on Friday, February 28, 2025. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaKAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged countries in the Maghreb region to integrate in order to ensure strategic security, economic growth and political stability.According to the President, overcoming historical […]
CAPTION: Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye (R) Director Defence Public Information, UPDF hands Brig Gen Rabah Benhamouda, (L) Algerian delegation representative at Ndere Cultural Centre on Saturday. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA, The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Algerian People’s National Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger military cooperation during a dinner […]