A Ugandan court has dropped a landmark case against a man charged with aggravated homosexuality, citing mental unfitness after long detention on remand.
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Uganda says to cut budget support by 84% in next financial year
Uganda will cut external budget support by over 84% in the next financial year as it prioritises domestic revenue, reduces borrowing, and manages rising public debt.
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Uganda’s Youth vs an 81-Year-Old President: Can Museveni Win Again?
Uganda’s 2026 election is being shaped by the youth vote as millions of young citizens debate whether to extend Museveni’s long rule or support Bobi Wine’s call for change.
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Uganda President Admits Kenyan Activists Were Secretly Arrested and Held ‘In the Fridge’ for Weeks
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has admitted that two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were secretly arrested and held for more than five weeks, despite government denials. Their release, following diplomatic pressure from Kenya, has renewed concerns over enforced disappearances and cross-border crackdowns on dissent in East Africa.
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East Africa’s Fraud Crisis: Why Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda Are Struggling to Protect Citizens from Scams
A Troubling Report for East Africa A new Global Fraud Index paints a worrying picture for the region. Three major East African economies — Tanzania,…
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East African Oil Pipeline Poses Climate and Wildlife Risks
The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is drawing intense scrutiny after a new analysis warned it could emit over 34 million tonnes of…
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Uganda Airlines Faces Higher Losses in 2024/25
Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, is bracing for higher financial losses in the 2024/25 financial year, even as it records growth in passenger numbers…
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Trump Deportation Plan Criticized as Uganda Denies Deal
The Trump administration is facing renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that the United States is expanding its deportation strategy through controversial agreements with foreign governments.…
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Uganda’s Coffee Marathon Kicks Off This Weekend with $30,000 in Prizes and Star Athletes
The town of Rwashamaire in Ntungamo district is set to host the much-anticipated Coffee Marathon 2025 this weekend, promising a unique blend of athletics, cultural…
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Ugandan Parliament Restores Military Courts’ Power to Try Civilians Despite Criticism
Uganda’s Parliament has passed a controversial government-backed bill reinstating the military’s authority to try civilians, despite fierce opposition from human rights advocates and political critics…
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New Political Parties Law Threatens NUP’s Funding Ahead of 2026 Elections
New Law Puts NUP’s Funding at Risk The National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s largest opposition party, is facing significant financial challenges following the passage of…
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Ugandan Parliament Approves $20 Billion Budget for 2025/26 Fiscal Year
Uganda’s Parliament has officially approved the national budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, allocating 72.4 trillion Ugandan shillings (approximately $20 billion) for government spending. The…
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Military Court Rules Opposition Figure Can Be Tried for Treachery
Ugandan Military Court Rules Opposition Figure Can Be Tried for Treachery A Ugandan military court has ruled that a prominent opposition leader can face trial…
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Uganda Scorches as Speaker Among Warns of Climate Crisis
Uganda is experiencing unprecedented heat waves, raising concerns about the growing impact of climate change on the nation. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has issued…
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