Uganda takes on the `world`s most dangerous road`
Wearing pristine white with her woollen socks pulled high, Ugandan traffic police officer Edith Nanteza exudes natural authority at the roadblock, barely lifting a hand as she waves motorists over.
Sep 26, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
Uganda gay pride postponed after minister threats
A gay pride parade in the Ugandan capital planned for the weekend was Friday postponed.
Aug 06, 2016, 07:30 AM IST
Militants launch car bomb, gun attack on Somali police base, 10 dead
Militants set off two car bombs outside a police base in Somalia's capital before gunmen stormed inside on Sunday, leaving at least 10 people dead, police said.
Jul 31, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
More than 37,000 flee South Sudan for Uganda: UN
More than 37,000 people have fled South Sudan for neighbouring Uganda in the last three weeks following intense fighting between rival troops that left hundreds dead, the UN`s refugee body said Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2016, 17:51 PM IST
Ugandan Army says 38,000 evacuated from South Sudan conflict
The Ugandan Army said Wednesday it had evacuated 38,000 civilians caught up in fighting in Juba, the capital of crisis-hit South Sudan.
Jul 20, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
China to send special envoy to Africa over South Sudan crisis
China is sending its special envoy for Africa to the continent to help with efforts to resolve the political crisis in South Sudan, China`s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
Ugandan army enters S.Sudan to evacuate citizens: AFP
A heavily-armed Ugandan military convoy crossed into South Sudan on Thursday to evacuate citizens trapped by recent fighting in the capital Juba, an AFP reporter at the border said.
Jul 14, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Netanyahu says Israel, Kenya share terrorist threat
Israel and Kenya should work hand-in-hand against terrorism says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jul 05, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Uganda switches sides, dumping North Korea for South
Uganda has been one of North Korea`s allies in Africa with diplomatic relations since 1963.
May 30, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Uganda court upholds President Museveni's election win
Ugandan judges dismissed Thursday a legal challenge to President Yoweri Museveni`s fifth-term election victory last month, which sparked claims of foul play.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Uganda court upholds Museveni election win
Ugandan judges dismissed Thursday a legal challenge to President Yoweri Museveni`s fifth-term election victory last month, which sparked claims of foul play.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Uganda`s Museveni wins fifth term, opposition brands vote a `fraud`
Uganda`s President Yoweri Museveni won a fifth term on Saturday, extending his three-decade rule in a vote rejected as fraudulent by an opposition leader under house arrest and criticised by the international community.
Feb 21, 2016, 07:33 AM IST
Uganda`s challengers: The candidates hoping to unseat Museveni
Mbabazi is the most powerful party loyalist to turn on Museveni.
Feb 17, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Ugandan rivals hold final rallies before presidential polls
Uganda`s presidential contenders held their final rallies Tuesday, a day after opposition supporters clashed with police leaving at least one dead.
Feb 16, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Yoweri Museveni eyes 5th term as Uganda gets ready to vote
Most Ugandan voters have never know any leader but Museveni: the country`s median age is less than 16, while its president is at least 71.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen faces 70 war crimes charges
The International Criminal Court on Thursday unveiled 70 charges of war crimes against notorious Lord`s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen.
Jan 21, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Thirteen Ugandans drown in Lake Victoria during X-mas revelry
At least 13 people drowned in Uganda's Lake Victoria, when sudden waves swamped them as they celebrated the Christmas holiday, Ugandan police said Tuesday.
Dec 29, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
Francis, on the second leg of his first African tour, said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides surrounding the soaring modern shrine.
Nov 28, 2015, 15:47 PM IST
Pope honours Ugandan martyrs on Africa tour
Vast crowds of Ugandans greeted Pope Francis on Saturday as he honoured Christians martyred for the faith on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, which he dubbed "the continent of hope".
Nov 28, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
Huge crowds cheer as Pope arrives in Uganda
Pope Francis arrived in Uganda on Friday on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa which has seen him railing against corruption and poverty, with huge crowds celebrating his arrival.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:07 PM IST
