Death toll from Uganda landslides rises to 20: Red Cross
The death toll from landslides which hit several villages in eastern Uganda rose to 20, with more than 100 still unaccounted for, the Red Cross said Friday. The Red Cross…
Fifteen dead, more than 100 missing in east Uganda landslide
KAMPALA – Fifteen people have died and at least 100 more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried dozens of homes across several villages in eastern Uganda,…
14 people killed by lightning strike in Uganda, police say
KAMPALA – A lightning strike on a church on Uganda killed at least 14 people and injured 34 as they gathered for prayers on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred…
Police launch manhunt as Arsenal supporter kills Manchester United fan in western Uganda, with victim’s family demanding justice
Morakinyo Akinosun Police are searching for a man who allegedly killed a second man over a football match in western Uganda. Benjamin Ndyamuhaki, a 36-year-old Manchester United fan was reportedly…
Fuel truck explosion kills 11 near Ugandan capital
AFP KAMPALA, Uganda – A fuel truck ran out of control and exploded into flames near the Ugandan capital on Tuesday, killing 11 people, including two minors, police said. The…
Netherlands explores plan to send rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda
AFP The Netherlands is looking at the possibility of sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda, a Dutch media report said Wednesday, as the country’s far-right-led government moved to limit immigration.…
President Museveni’s son backs Ugandan strongman for 7th term
AFP Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s son, who had earlier said he would run in the 2026 presidential election, announced on Saturday he would not stand and would back his father…
Uganda holds funeral for slain Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei
Kenya reported 725 femicide cases in 2022 alone, according to the latest UN figures. AFP KAMPALA – Ugandans on Saturday paid tributes to Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after her…
Uganda says destroys fugitive LRA leader’s camps in C.Africa
AFP Ugandan army commandos have destroyed camps belonging to Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the feared Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic, Uganda’s military said on…
Ugandan security forces detain dozens of young protesters, says rights group
Reuters KAMPALA – Ugandan security forces detained dozens of young people on Tuesday, a rights group said, as they took part in a banned protest rally in downtown Kampala against…