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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‘Binary thinking’: Why Zohran Mamdani’s African identity doesn’t fit US racial boxes - The Guardian‘Binary thinking’: Why Zohran Mamdani’s African identity doesn’t fit US racial boxes  The Guardian

ICC opens war crimes hearing against Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony - Al JazeeraICC opens war crimes hearing against Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony  Al Jazeera

Chinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives: Ugandan minister - XinhuaChinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives: Ugandan minister  Xinhua

Joseph Kony: ICC hears war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader - BBCJoseph Kony: ICC hears war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader  BBC

Qatar, Uganda discuss ways to enhance labour cooperation - IndiatimesQatar, Uganda discuss ways to enhance labour cooperation  Indiatimes

Post-mortem of Ugandan woman in Gurugram indicates death could be due to accident: Police - ThePrintPost-mortem of Ugandan woman in Gurugram indicates death could be due to accident: Police  ThePrint

ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony - CNNICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony  CNN

ICC opening its war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony - The HinduICC opening its war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony  The Hindu

ICC hears war crime charges against notorious Uganda warlord Kony | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahICC hears war crime charges against notorious Uganda warlord Kony | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

ICC hears charges against Ugandan warlord Kony | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesICC hears charges against Ugandan warlord Kony | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims - Aga Khan Development NetworkHis Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims  Aga Khan Development Network

World Bank Warns Climate Change Could Cut Uganda’s Growth by 3.1% by 2050 - DevdiscourseWorld Bank Warns Climate Change Could Cut Uganda’s Growth by 3.1% by 2050  Devdiscourse

Solid Waste Information Management System (SWIMS) for Local Governments in Uganda - cseindia.orgSolid Waste Information Management System (SWIMS) for Local Governments in Uganda  cseindia.org

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

Uganda sees average 8% annual growth over five years boosted by oil - CNBC AfricaUganda sees average 8% annual growth over five years boosted by oil  CNBC Africa

Another ‘first AI factory in Africa’? Uganda is said to have made its entry into the AI race - Business Insider AfricaAnother ‘first AI factory in Africa’? Uganda is said to have made its entry into the AI race  Business Insider Africa

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Aga Khan is received at State House by President Museveni, following his arrival at Entebbe Airport - barakah.comSpecial coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Aga Khan is received at State House by President Museveni, following his arrival at Entebbe Airport  barakah.com

Uganda Gains From Climate-Smart Growth Adoption - Mirage NewsUganda Gains From Climate-Smart Growth Adoption  Mirage News

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uganda - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uganda  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

UCC and Airtel Africa Strengthen Collaboration on Uganda’s Digital Future - TechAfrica NewsUCC and Airtel Africa Strengthen Collaboration on Uganda’s Digital Future  TechAfrica News

Uganda keep pace as Algeria stall and Madagascar climb level with Ghana, - cafonline.comUganda keep pace as Algeria stall and Madagascar climb level with Ghana,  cafonline.com

Uganda's Economic Boom: Oil and Infrastructure Set the Pace - DevdiscourseUganda's Economic Boom: Oil and Infrastructure Set the Pace  Devdiscourse

Uganda’s currency could extend gains, Zambia’s slide further - CNBC AfricaUganda’s currency could extend gains, Zambia’s slide further  CNBC Africa

What will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees? - Al JazeeraWhat will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees?  Al Jazeera

Uganda sees average 8% annual growth over five years boosted by oil - MarketScreenerUganda sees average 8% annual growth over five years boosted by oil  MarketScreener

“They think it’s Kony’s trial” - JusticeInfo.net“They think it’s Kony’s trial”  JusticeInfo.net

Aster Volunteers sends mobile medical units to Rwanda, Uganda - Gulf NewsAster Volunteers sends mobile medical units to Rwanda, Uganda  Gulf News

Why has Uganda gone back to the IMF? - The Africa Report.comWhy has Uganda gone back to the IMF?  The Africa Report.com

Uganda: Museveni Govt Detains Another Member of Bobi Wine's NUP | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostUganda: Museveni Govt Detains Another Member of Bobi Wine's NUP | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda - BBCUS government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda  BBC

Nile Safari Lodge Celebrates Six Years Of Tranquil Getaways: Where Nature And Luxury Meet Beside The Iconic Nile River In Uganda - Travel And Tour WorldNile Safari Lodge Celebrates Six Years Of Tranquil Getaways: Where Nature And Luxury Meet Beside The Iconic Nile River In Uganda  Travel And Tour World

Brian Walusimbi: Grateful for Aladina Foundation’s Love and Support in Uganda - OncodailyBrian Walusimbi: Grateful for Aladina Foundation’s Love and Support in Uganda  Oncodaily

ICC starts hearing on charges against Uganda’s fugitive warlord Joseph Kony - ThePrintICC starts hearing on charges against Uganda’s fugitive warlord Joseph Kony  ThePrint

‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay - The Guardian‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay  The Guardian

Cambodia Joins Greenland, Turkey, Oman, Uganda in Opening New Airport to Boost Tourism, Now Ready to Dominate the World Travel Sector - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia Joins Greenland, Turkey, Oman, Uganda in Opening New Airport to Boost Tourism, Now Ready to Dominate the World Travel Sector  Travel And Tour World

Uganda agrees to deal with US to take in deported asylum seekers - Al JazeeraUganda agrees to deal with US to take in deported asylum seekers  Al Jazeera

Uganda Taps Entertainment Tourism with Jamaican Star Spice’s December Visit - Atta TravelUganda Taps Entertainment Tourism with Jamaican Star Spice’s December Visit  Atta Travel

MINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA - Uganda Media CentreMINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA  Uganda Media Centre

Chinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives: Ugandan minister - XinhuaChinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives: Ugandan minister  Xinhua

Yoweri Museveni | Biography, Profile, Election, & Facts - BritannicaYoweri Museveni | Biography, Profile, Election, & Facts  Britannica

Uganda has not agreed to take deportees from US, senior official says - ReutersUganda has not agreed to take deportees from US, senior official says  Reuters

In Rural Uganda, a Christian Lab Tech Battles USAID Cuts - Christianity TodayIn Rural Uganda, a Christian Lab Tech Battles USAID Cuts  Christianity Today

Uganda Cranes coach Put praises team after stopping Somalia - cecafaUganda Cranes coach Put praises team after stopping Somalia  cecafa

Zohran Mamdani throws 3-day wedding bash in Uganda - The Indian ExpressZohran Mamdani throws 3-day wedding bash in Uganda  The Indian Express

MTN Uganda sponsors 12 September gospel music festival - TelecompaperMTN Uganda sponsors 12 September gospel music festival  Telecompaper

Wrongly deported migrant Abrego detained again, may be sent to Uganda - ReutersWrongly deported migrant Abrego detained again, may be sent to Uganda  Reuters

ICC to present evidence in war crimes case against Ugandan fugitive Joseph Kony - TRT EspańolICC to present evidence in war crimes case against Ugandan fugitive Joseph Kony  TRT Espańol

AGENCY LEADERS TO BOOST PUBLICITY OF GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENTS - Uganda Media CentreAGENCY LEADERS TO BOOST PUBLICITY OF GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENTS  Uganda Media Centre

MINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA - Uganda Media CentreMINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA  Uganda Media Centre

MINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA - Uganda Media CentreMINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA  Uganda Media Centre

WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Anthrax, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda v.1 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Anthrax, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda v.1  World Health Organization (WHO)

US deportations: Trump strikes deals with Honduras and Uganda - BBCUS deportations: Trump strikes deals with Honduras and Uganda  BBC

Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda - Al JazeeraTrump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda  Al Jazeera

Uganda: Victims demand justice as ICC opens historic Kony hearing in absentia - fidh.orgUganda: Victims demand justice as ICC opens historic Kony hearing in absentia  fidh.org

AD1042: Ugandans support parliamentary oversight of executive, but say MPs don’t listen to voters - AfrobarometerAD1042: Ugandans support parliamentary oversight of executive, but say MPs don’t listen to voters  Afrobarometer

Uganda, Republic of Korea Launch $4 Million Rice Seed Project to Boost Farmers’ Incomes - Farmers Review AfricaUganda, Republic of Korea Launch $4 Million Rice Seed Project to Boost Farmers’ Incomes  Farmers Review Africa

Uganda Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Rates Rise - allAfrica.comUganda Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Rates Rise  allAfrica.com

Uganda reaches agreement with US to take in some failed asylum seekers - The GuardianUganda reaches agreement with US to take in some failed asylum seekers  The Guardian

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

UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC? - Al JazeeraUN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?  Al Jazeera

Ugandan infrastructure up to three times too costly, parliament finds - African BusinessUgandan infrastructure up to three times too costly, parliament finds  African Business

Trump administration might deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda - CNNTrump administration might deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda  CNN

Transforming cooking practices in Uganda: transitioning toward clean energy solutions - FrontiersTransforming cooking practices in Uganda: transitioning toward clean energy solutions  Frontiers

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

Opposition in Uganda questions deal to receive deportees from the U.S. like Abrego Garcia - PBSOpposition in Uganda questions deal to receive deportees from the U.S. like Abrego Garcia  PBS

The US wants to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda. Critics there say the murky deal ‘stinks’ - AP NewsThe US wants to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda. Critics there say the murky deal ‘stinks’  AP News

US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda - NPRUS seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda  NPR

Uganda: Anti-LGBT Law Unleashed Abuse - Human Rights WatchUganda: Anti-LGBT Law Unleashed Abuse  Human Rights Watch

Uganda - United States Department of State - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Uganda - United States Department of State  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

MINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA - Uganda Media CentreMINISTRY OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE | REPUBLIC OF UGANDA  Uganda Media Centre

Barrister Aqeel Malik meets Pakistani diaspora in Uganda - Associated Press of PakistanBarrister Aqeel Malik meets Pakistani diaspora in Uganda  Associated Press of Pakistan

How, or how fast? Study examines fascinating cultural differences in how babies are calmed - Earth.comHow, or how fast? Study examines fascinating cultural differences in how babies are calmed  Earth.com

US immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda - The GuardianUS immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda  The Guardian

RFEF and Babies Uganda Awarded by UEFA Foundation for Inclusive Football Project in Africa - RFEFRFEF and Babies Uganda Awarded by UEFA Foundation for Inclusive Football Project in Africa  RFEF

President Museveni goes tactical at State Dinner to appreciate Uganda Cranes team at CHAN 2024 - Kawowo SportsPresident Museveni goes tactical at State Dinner to appreciate Uganda Cranes team at CHAN 2024  Kawowo Sports

If Abrego Garcia is deported to Uganda, here’s how it might happen - NPRIf Abrego Garcia is deported to Uganda, here’s how it might happen  NPR

Qatar and Uganda discuss ways to enhance labour cooperation - Qatar TribuneQatar and Uganda discuss ways to enhance labour cooperation  Qatar Tribune

Museveni Rewards Uganda Cranes for Spirited Performance in CHAN 2024 - SoftPower NewsMuseveni Rewards Uganda Cranes for Spirited Performance in CHAN 2024  SoftPower News

Uganda Digital Society, Red & Yellow Forge Partnership to Drive Digital Skills - SoftPower NewsUganda Digital Society, Red & Yellow Forge Partnership to Drive Digital Skills  SoftPower News

Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case - Al JazeeraUganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case  Al Jazeera

Uganda denies reports that it has struck deal with Trump to take in US deportees - The GuardianUganda denies reports that it has struck deal with Trump to take in US deportees  The Guardian

The boundary Uganda and South Sudan cannot bury - The EastAfricanThe boundary Uganda and South Sudan cannot bury  The EastAfrican

Byamukama comes top as golfers shine in the Uganda Open Absa Pro-Am event - The Independent UgandaByamukama comes top as golfers shine in the Uganda Open Absa Pro-Am event  The Independent Uganda

CTED conducts follow-up visit to Uganda | Security Council - Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) - Welcome to the United NationsCTED conducts follow-up visit to Uganda | Security Council - Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)  Welcome to the United Nations

Uganda announces deal to accept migrants deported from US - Le Monde.frUganda announces deal to accept migrants deported from US  Le Monde.fr

New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home - Sun SentinelNew crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home  Sun Sentinel

Trump administration considering deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, his lawyers say - CNBCTrump administration considering deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, his lawyers say  CNBC

Uganda vs Senegal: History beckons as Cranes eye champions’ scalp - cafonline.comUganda vs Senegal: History beckons as Cranes eye champions’ scalp  cafonline.com

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

Ugandan official denies reports that it will take US deportees - Al JazeeraUgandan official denies reports that it will take US deportees  Al Jazeera

Bikes from Zimbabwe and Uganda to grace Concours d’Elegance - KBC DigitalBikes from Zimbabwe and Uganda to grace Concours d’Elegance  KBC Digital

Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained in US, faces possible deportation to Uganda - Al JazeeraKilmar Abrego Garcia detained in US, faces possible deportation to Uganda  Al Jazeera

Kadaga Calls for AALCO Action on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty - SoftPower NewsKadaga Calls for AALCO Action on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty  SoftPower News

ICC starts hearing on charges against Uganda's fugitive warlord Joseph Kony - Polity.org.zaICC starts hearing on charges against Uganda's fugitive warlord Joseph Kony  Polity.org.za

South Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps - World Meteorological Organization WMOSouth Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps  World Meteorological Organization WMO

World News in Brief: Uganda’s refugee funding crisis, academic freedom tested in Serbia, rural resilience in Afghanistan - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Uganda’s refugee funding crisis, academic freedom tested in Serbia, rural resilience in Afghanistan  UN News

Church of Uganda to Partner with Crown Financial Ministries on Sustainable Livelihoods - Nilepost NewsChurch of Uganda to Partner with Crown Financial Ministries on Sustainable Livelihoods  Nilepost News

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)

What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan? - Al JazeeraWhat has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?  Al Jazeera

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