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Man accused of killing four children faces controversial tent trial

Christopher Okello Onyum is charged with a machete attack that shocked locals

The Independent UK

$1bn, a bride or a breakup: Uganda general’s bizarre ultimatum to Turkey

Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by demanding $1 billion and Turkey's most beautiful woman as a wife, threatening to sever ties if his demands aren't met within 30 days. He also accused Ankara of profiting from Somalia while Uganda shoulders the security burden. This follows…

The Times of India

Anisa Nandaula: No Small Talk review – chatty fun with rising star of Australian comedy

Melbourne international comedy festivalThe Ugandan-Australian standup has amassed a significant following online with her almost aggressively bubbly audience interactions

The Guardian - AU

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Chimpanzees in Uganda are locked in a deadly 'civil war' after their group split apart — and scientists don't know why

The first well-observed "civil war" in wild chimpanzees reveals that shifting social ties alone can fracture a group, igniting deadly conflict between former friends.

LiveScience

Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

Dozen people arrive under new deal but legal challenges expected with scheme criticised as ‘dehumanising process’

The Guardian - UK

First group of 12 deportees from the US arrives in Uganda, lawyers say

Twelve people deported from the U.S. have arrived in Uganda, according to the Uganda Law Society

The Independent UK

Machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school, killing 4 children

A man has killed four children in a machete attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda

The Independent UK

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Four children killed as machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school while pretending to be parent

The man gained access to the Gaba Early Childhood Development Program in Kampala by disguising himself as a parent, the Daily Monitor newspaper reported

The Independent UK

Immigrants seeking asylum are ordered to countries they've never been to, but end up stuck in limbo

In recent months, thousands of immigrants living legally in the U.S. and waiting for rulings on their asylum claims were suddenly ordered deported to countries where most have no ties

The Independent UK

Bobi Wine’s decision to flee Uganda points to a shrinking landscape for opposition politics

Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda is not just a striking episode in itself, it also offers insight into the current state of the opposition – particularly his National Unity Platform party – and into the divergences within the Yoweri Museveni regime.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s return to Windsor castle signals new era in UK economic partnership

Nigeria returns to Windsor Castle after nearly four decades, marking a historic diplomatic reset and opening a new chapter in economic partnership with the United Kingdom. While in Uganda, investors turn to Treasury yields of up to 18%, as land and rental dominance fades.

Euronews

Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

Radio France Internationale

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘ran away for safety’ to US

The leader of Ugandan opposition party, the National Unity Platform, Bobi Wine has resurfaced in the United States after days of uncertainty over his whereabouts, saying he fled for his life and is now seeking international backing against the government he accuses of repression.

Radio France Internationale

Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983

Ugandan wildlife authorities reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where the large mammals once were poached into extinction

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Why Michigan’s Ernest Hausmann Walked Away From Football, But Then Came Back

The NFL draft prospect and native Ugandan opens up about the burdens he has carried and a recent diagnosis that refocused his attention on going pro.

The Independent UK

Opposition leader flees Uganda to escape military hunt after disputed election

Bobi Wine has disputed the results of the Ugandan election that took place in January

Tom’s Guide

HBO Max has one of the best Denzel Washington movies that you've (probably) never seen — and it's a must-watch

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mississippi Masala," an underrated romantic drama that might be his best movie you've (probably) never seen.

The Independent UK

UN report says Ugandan troops helped South Sudan with deadly airstrikes

A U.N. inquiry says Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians in opposition areas

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The Times of India

Joseph Kony still alive: Know how Uganda’s most infamous war criminal has stayed on the run for decades with his soldiers

For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations…

Bangkok Post

Ugandan prostitutes earned B500k a month on Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI — Two Ugandan women have admitted to each earning about 500,000 baht a month working as prostitutes on Koh Phangan after an Israeli customer complained he was robbed during an encounter with them.

The Conversation

Joseph Kony: how a Ugandan war criminal and his soldiers have evaded capture and endured for decades

Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), remains at large two decades after the International Criminal Court issued its first arrest warrants against him and four of his commanders.

The Independent UK

Ugandan police arrest two women for allegedly kissing in public

Ugandan police have detained two women in the northwest of the country after neighbors reported them for same-sex activity, in a rare arrest linked to a 2023 anti-LGBTQ law

The Guardian - UK

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists

The Independent UK

Why 2026 is the year to visit Uganda for the ultimate gorilla encounter

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is now one of the most accessible places to see the endangered mountain species. Bella Falk takes an unforgettable trek to meet them

The Conversation

Sudan: how warring factions gained influence in the country’s food system – and what it means for the current conflict

Militaries play a major role in the politics of many countries. They determine whether elections can occur and who can compete. From Egypt to Pakistan and Myanmar to Uganda, the military is often the most important powerholder.

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