UGANDA – Uganda’s army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son to the Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni said on Wednesday that while his country wants the Iran war to end, it would join Israel in war against Iran if Tel Aviv faced defeat. “We want the war in the Middle East to end […]
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Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Restores Internet Access
UGANDA – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Monday that it had fully restored internet access, after a temporary shutdown implementation before the Jan. 15 general elections. The UCC said in a statement that all online services are now fully operational nationwide, with all restrictions lifted following the completion of “necessary technical and security […]
Uganda Heads to Polls as President Yoweri Museveni Seeks 7th Term
UGANDA – Presidential and parliamentary elections begun in Uganda on Thursday, with president Yoweri Museveni seeking a 7th term. Polls opened at 7 am local time (0400GMT), scheduled to end at 4 pm (1300GMT). 81-year-old Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986. He faces seven challengers, including 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi […]
Uganda Releases Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo
KENYA – Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were on Saturday released from Ugandan custody and received by the Busia County Commissioner at the border. The two were released at around 1:00 A.M local time after going missing for 38 days. Their release comes after the Kenyan government together with human rights groups pressed […]
Uganda, South Sudan Among Countries in Talks with Israel for Forced Transfer of Palestinians from Gaza; Report
UGANDA – 4 countries, and self-declared Somaliland are in talks with Israel for a possible forced transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, in a move considered a violation of international law. These countries include, Uganda, South Sudan, Libya and Indonesia. Israeli Channel 12 reported “progress” in talks with Indonesia and Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia […]