Uganda

Country Uganda
Capital Kampala
Continent Africa
Currency Ugandan shilling(UGX)
Languages English, Swahili, Luganda, Southern Luo, Runyankore, Runyoro, Ateso, Lumasaba, Lusoga & Samia

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The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differences prevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. The rule of Yoweri MUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections. In January 2009, Uganda assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2009-10 term.

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Uganda's Yoweri Museveni endorsed as 2026 presidential candidate by National Resistance Movement - BBCUganda's Yoweri Museveni endorsed as 2026 presidential candidate by National Resistance Movement  BBC

Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo? - Al JazeeraAre commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?  Al Jazeera

Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application - The New York TimesMamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application  The New York Times

Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia's Aden Adde airport in Mogadishu - BBCUgandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia's Aden Adde airport in Mogadishu  BBC

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians - BBCUganda President Yoweri Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians  BBC

IUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU - International Union for Conservation of NatureIUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU  International Union for Conservation of Nature

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Tilenga and EACOP Projects: Acting Transparently - TotalEnergies.comTilenga and EACOP Projects: Acting Transparently  TotalEnergies.com

Caruso Law Alumnus and Adjunct Professor Andrew Khaukha is Transforming Justice in Uganda as a High Court Judge - Pepperdine UniversityCaruso Law Alumnus and Adjunct Professor Andrew Khaukha is Transforming Justice in Uganda as a High Court Judge  Pepperdine University

Ugandan football academy built with rammed earth - Global Construction ReviewUgandan football academy built with rammed earth  Global Construction Review

In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning - Yale e360In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning  Yale e360

Lucknow’s Swati & Kanak win 5 medals at Uganda Para-Badminton Tournament 2025 - KnocksenseLucknow’s Swati & Kanak win 5 medals at Uganda Para-Badminton Tournament 2025  Knocksense

Aquafeed firm opens new plant in Uganda - Undercurrent NewsAquafeed firm opens new plant in Uganda  Undercurrent News

VCM: Prices stable, Uganda cookstoves project gets strong rating - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceVCM: Prices stable, Uganda cookstoves project gets strong rating  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

Indonesia, Uganda Eye Greater Trade Amid Trump’s Tariff Whiplash - Jakarta GlobeIndonesia, Uganda Eye Greater Trade Amid Trump’s Tariff Whiplash  Jakarta Globe

MTN Uganda Appoints Sylvia Elsheikh as New Chief Marketing Officer - TechAfrica NewsMTN Uganda Appoints Sylvia Elsheikh as New Chief Marketing Officer  TechAfrica News

Exiles from Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws now fear ‘moral panic’ legislation could follow them - The GuardianExiles from Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws now fear ‘moral panic’ legislation could follow them  The Guardian

Uganda's 80-year-old President seeks re-election - WIONUganda's 80-year-old President seeks re-election  WION

Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule - Al JazeeraUganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule  Al Jazeera

Behind bars, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye launches a new political party - AP NewsBehind bars, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye launches a new political party  AP News

Henning Larsen breaks ground on rammed earth campus in Uganda - ArchinectHenning Larsen breaks ground on rammed earth campus in Uganda  Archinect

The woman raising 98 children with disabilities in Uganda - Al JazeeraThe woman raising 98 children with disabilities in Uganda  Al Jazeera

HIV and TB Overview: Uganda - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Uganda  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

RI committed to boosting trade with Uganda: deputy minister - ANTARA NewsRI committed to boosting trade with Uganda: deputy minister  ANTARA News

Uganda - unep.orgUganda  unep.org

Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90 - The New York TimesAnne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90  The New York Times

Uganda's long-serving President Museveni to seek reelection, official says - ReutersUganda's long-serving President Museveni to seek reelection, official says  Reuters

Uganda's Army Chief Accuses U.S. of Secret Talks With Al-Shabaab - allAfrica.comUganda's Army Chief Accuses U.S. of Secret Talks With Al-Shabaab  allAfrica.com

Small firms caught in Uganda taxman’s crosshairs - The EastAfricanSmall firms caught in Uganda taxman’s crosshairs  The EastAfrican

Uganda Launches Ambitious US Tourism Drive With High-Level Familiarization Tour to Boost Eco-Tourism, Cultural Exchange, and Investment Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldUganda Launches Ambitious US Tourism Drive With High-Level Familiarization Tour to Boost Eco-Tourism, Cultural Exchange, and Investment Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Magogo rallies Uganda Cranes to make history at home CHAN - Pan-Africa FootballMagogo rallies Uganda Cranes to make history at home CHAN  Pan-Africa Football

Uganda’s army chief urges troop withdrawal from Somalia, citing alleged U.S.-Al-Shabaab talks - Somali GuardianUganda’s army chief urges troop withdrawal from Somalia, citing alleged U.S.-Al-Shabaab talks  Somali Guardian

Sudan virus disease – Uganda - World Health Organization (WHO)Sudan virus disease – Uganda  World Health Organization (WHO)

Uganda reopens border posts with eastern DR Congo - The EastAfricanUganda reopens border posts with eastern DR Congo  The EastAfrican

Zohran Mamdani's improbable journey from Uganda to 'privileged bubble' to NYC's socialist wunderkind - Washington TimesZohran Mamdani's improbable journey from Uganda to 'privileged bubble' to NYC's socialist wunderkind  Washington Times

Museveni to run again as Uganda's ruling party picks him for 2026 election - africanews.comMuseveni to run again as Uganda's ruling party picks him for 2026 election  africanews.com

East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania tighten grip on protest, democracy - The Africa Report.comEast Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania tighten grip on protest, democracy  The Africa Report.com

Germany rejects Uganda's 'subversive activities' accusation - DWGermany rejects Uganda's 'subversive activities' accusation  DW

Uganda: Türk urges president to reject bill allowing trials of civilians in military courts - ohchrUganda: Türk urges president to reject bill allowing trials of civilians in military courts  ohchr

In Uganda, a women-led reforestation initiative fights flooding, erosion - MongabayIn Uganda, a women-led reforestation initiative fights flooding, erosion  Mongabay

DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda - UN NewsDR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda  UN News

Nepal vs Uganda women's semi-final highlights | Kho Kho World Cup 2025 - Olympics.comNepal vs Uganda women's semi-final highlights | Kho Kho World Cup 2025  Olympics.com

Kenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup - Uganda ObserverKenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup  Uganda Observer

WHO and partners enable access to candidate vaccine and treatments for outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease in Uganda - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and partners enable access to candidate vaccine and treatments for outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease in Uganda  World Health Organization (WHO)

World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights - BBCWorld Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights  BBC

Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players - BBCQueen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players  BBC

Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Red Cross providing lifesaving support to communities as response continues - IFRCEbola outbreak in Uganda: Red Cross providing lifesaving support to communities as response continues  IFRC

Uganda Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerUganda Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

How did New Zealand pianist John Chen end up in Uganda? - RNZHow did New Zealand pianist John Chen end up in Uganda?  RNZ

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Sudan line up pre-CHAN four-nation tournament - cafonline.comKenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Sudan line up pre-CHAN four-nation tournament  cafonline.com

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Know the Coaches – Morley Byekwaso & Fred Muhumuza (Uganda) - cafonline.comTotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Know the Coaches – Morley Byekwaso & Fred Muhumuza (Uganda)  cafonline.com

Uganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians - Human Rights WatchUganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians  Human Rights Watch

World News in Brief: Deadly virus outbreak in Uganda, $500 million human rights appeal, Thailand’s lèse-majesté laws in spotlight - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Deadly virus outbreak in Uganda, $500 million human rights appeal, Thailand’s lèse-majesté laws in spotlight  UN News

CVT's work in Uganda - Center for Victims of TortureCVT's work in Uganda  Center for Victims of Torture

Red Cross launches an appeal to respond to Uganda’s Eighth Ebola outbreak - IFRCRed Cross launches an appeal to respond to Uganda’s Eighth Ebola outbreak  IFRC

Warning Signs in Uganda - Council on Foreign RelationsWarning Signs in Uganda  Council on Foreign Relations

Kenya to face Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup semi-final as Uganda targets 5th place finish - NTV UgandaKenya to face Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup semi-final as Uganda targets 5th place finish  NTV Uganda

Ugandan army deploys to town in northeast DR Congo - VOA - Voice of America English NewsUgandan army deploys to town in northeast DR Congo  VOA - Voice of America English News

Uganda Martyrs' Day: Two 'armed terrorists' killed in Kampala, army says - BBCUganda Martyrs' Day: Two 'armed terrorists' killed in Kampala, army says  BBC

Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda | HAN - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda | HAN  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Uganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict - RFIUganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict  RFI

Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Vaccine trial for Sudan strain begins - BBCUganda's Ebola outbreak: Vaccine trial for Sudan strain begins  BBC

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Uganda - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Uganda  Human Rights Watch

Uganda suspends military ties with Germany after accusing envoy of 'subversive activities' - BBCUganda suspends military ties with Germany after accusing envoy of 'subversive activities'  BBC

Uganda name 29-man CHAN squad as Onyango joins technical team - cafonline.comUganda name 29-man CHAN squad as Onyango joins technical team  cafonline.com

National ID: What NIRA needs if you pre-register online - Pulse UgandaNational ID: What NIRA needs if you pre-register online  Pulse Uganda

Natural harmony of Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism - africanews.comNatural harmony of Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism  africanews.com

Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling - Al JazeeraUganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling  Al Jazeera

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law - ReutersWorld Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law  Reuters

Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda - World Health Organization (WHO)Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda  World Health Organization (WHO)

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak - Al JazeeraUganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak  Al Jazeera

Uganda presents strong team for 2025 CAA Africa U-18, U-20 championships in Nigeria - Kawowo SportsUganda presents strong team for 2025 CAA Africa U-18, U-20 championships in Nigeria  Kawowo Sports

Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion - Al JazeeraTwo suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion  Al Jazeera

Two suspected Uganda rebels killed in Kampala blast, officials say - ReutersTwo suspected Uganda rebels killed in Kampala blast, officials say  Reuters

Life With Less PEPFAR: The First 100 Days in Tanzania and Uganda - Think Global HealthLife With Less PEPFAR: The First 100 Days in Tanzania and Uganda  Think Global Health

Ebola outbreak: Uganda discharges patients after recovery - BBCEbola outbreak: Uganda discharges patients after recovery  BBC

Uganda health officials warn of Ebola outbreak - VOA - Voice of America English NewsUganda health officials warn of Ebola outbreak  VOA - Voice of America English News

Military courts: The front line of Uganda’s war on dissent - Al JazeeraMilitary courts: The front line of Uganda’s war on dissent  Al Jazeera

Uganda - European Commission - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsUganda - European Commission  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent - The GuardianUgandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent  The Guardian

BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy - Magic 828BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy  Magic 828

Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans - BBCWhy Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans  BBC

NCBA launches inaugural parent & child golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club - The Independent UgandaNCBA launches inaugural parent & child golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club  The Independent Uganda

Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead - ReutersUganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead  Reuters

Uganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people - The GuardianUganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people  The Guardian

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls - allAfrica.comUganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls  allAfrica.com

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda - Al JazeeraFour-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda  Al Jazeera

Uganda’s rolex is much more than a street food – it’s a national treasure - The ConversationUganda’s rolex is much more than a street food – it’s a national treasure  The Conversation

Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak - ReutersUganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak  Reuters

Africa File Special Edition: Uganda in the DRC’s M23 Conflict—Friend to All, Enemy to None - Institute for the Study of WarAfrica File Special Edition: Uganda in the DRC’s M23 Conflict—Friend to All, Enemy to None  Institute for the Study of War

Uganda-UN Joint collaboration to improve the lives of adolescents and youth - UNESCOUganda-UN Joint collaboration to improve the lives of adolescents and youth  UNESCO

Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda - World Health Organization (WHO)Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Uganda  World Health Organization (WHO)

UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Uganda passes law to restore military prosecutions of civilians - ReutersUganda passes law to restore military prosecutions of civilians  Reuters

Land Grabbing Crisis Escalates in Uganda: Mayiga Urges Citizens to Secure Land Documents - Nilepost NewsLand Grabbing Crisis Escalates in Uganda: Mayiga Urges Citizens to Secure Land Documents  Nilepost News