Yoweri Museveni

Uganda-Türkiye diplomatic tensions

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Uganda suspends all military and defense cooperation with Turkey

Diplomatic tensions between Uganda and Türkiye escalated following threats from Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kainerugaba issued calls for Turkish nationals to ‘pack their bags and leave the countr

Yoweri Museveni 82nd birthday commemorations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Ugandan youth celebrate President Museveni’s 82nd birthday

President Yoweri Museveni marked his 82nd birthday with two distinct commemorative events in Uganda. On September 15, an ecumenical prayer service themed ‘Spiritual Revival of the Fallen Warriors’ was held at the Nation

Ugandan political and regional security developments

9 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Muhoozi Kainerugaba asserts role as defender of constitutionalism amid political mobilization

President Yoweri Museveni has committed to strengthening regional security by mobilizing East African leaders to support the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). This includes efforts to convene an EASF Summit to renew s

Uganda Parish Development Model implementation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Uganda officials demand accountability for Parish Development Model funds

The Ugandan government is monitoring the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a flagship initiative aimed at transitioning households from subsistence livelihoods to a formal money economy. Initially, M

President Biya returns to Cameroon amid succession debates

27 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cabral Libii urges Paul Biya to appoint Cameroon vice-president

President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé following an absence of approximately 74 days. The 93-year-old leader arrived at Nsimalen International Airport on August 20, 2026, via a chartered flight from Geneva, Switzerl

Death of Tooro King Oyo and succession dispute

13 clusters · 253 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Tooro Kingdom cleared to prepare for Prince Kijanangoma coronation

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the monarch of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who ascended the throne at age three, died on August 27, 2026, at age 34 while undergoing cancer treatment in the United States. Following hi

Uganda oil production and export development

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Uganda delays first commercial oil production to June 2027

Uganda is advancing toward commercial oil production and global export, though the timeline for commencement has shifted. While previous estimates anticipated production by late September 2026, Finance Minister Henry Mus

Uganda-US extradition of former military officer

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ugandan ex-officer extradited to US for alleged arms smuggling to Mexican cartels

A Ugandan court ordered the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States. Mpeirwe, a former military intelligence officer and diplomat who was a close associate of Ugandan army chief Muh

Besigye and Lukwago health crisis and legal developments

11 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ugandan opposition leaders Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago hospitalized

As of late August 2026, opposition leader Kizza Besigye remains in a severely weakened state following a medical emergency in court. After being transferred from Luzira Prison to the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Uganda alcohol regulation and local government directives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Uganda President Museveni directs officials to stop nightlife restrictions

Uganda's Local Government Minister, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, initially issued directives to increase transparency and regulate alcohol consumption. These measures included requiring local councils to allow media access

Ugandan corruption probe of Anita Among

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Anita Among exonerated in Ugandan corruption probe

Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was placed under house arrest for approximately three months as part of ‘Operation Maliza Ufisadi’, a security campaign targeting senior officials for alleged corruption, money la

Ugandan government appointments and anti-corruption efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Uganda: President Museveni backs anti-corruption tours and defends ministerial appointments

President Yoweri Museveni appointed Juma Witonze Kisekka as State Minister for Internal Affairs, filling a vacancy that followed the parliamentary rejection of a previous nominee due to citizenship concerns. Witonze, a N

Uganda anti‑corruption crackdown widens

15 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Uganda IGG faces calls for transparency in Ministry of Works probe

Since the anti‑corruption drive began in early June, Uganda’s State House Anti‑Corruption Unit (SH‑ACU) and the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) have broadened their operations. The crackdown has targeted NGOs, investiga

Uganda military expansion and Gaza deployment

4 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Uganda and Burundi officials discuss Gaza security force deployment

In July 2026, Uganda staged a large graduation ceremony, commissioning nearly 12,000 soldiers and announcing participation in the Invictus Games, signalling a boost to its armed forces and veteran outreach. In August, t

Retirement of General Edward Katumba Wamala

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Katumba Wamala retires after 47 years of service in Uganda

General Edward Katumba Wamala has retired from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) following 47 years of service. Initial reports noted a farewell and thanksgiving ceremony held in Mukono District, where Katumba