Uganda President Defiant After World Bank Funding Suspended Over LGBT Law
The anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda, enacted in May, has drawn widespread denunciation from local and international rights organisations and Western governments, though it is popular domestically.
Aug 10, 2023, 13:20 PM IST
Fistfights, chair-throwing erupt in Uganda's Parliament during President's age-limit debate
Ahead of a debate on whether to extend the president's decade-long hold on power, a chaotic scene was witnessed in Uganda's parliament on Tuesday.
Sep 27, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Ugandan tribal king arrested after clashes kill 55
Violence has been simmering in the region all week, with four militants killed when they attacked a police post on Thursday, a police spokeswoman told AFP.
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
Veteran Museveni leads count in chaotic Uganda election
Partial results in Uganda's chaotic election gave veteran president Yoweri Museveni a solid lead as the US urged him to "rein in" the police after his main challenger was detained for the third time this week.
Feb 20, 2016, 04:48 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
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
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
US warns Burundi leaders over killings, urges dialogue
The US envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region today urged Burundi's government and the opposition to start internationally mediated talks without pre-conditions in order to end the country's political crisis.
Nov 11, 2015, 07:50 AM IST
