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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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

Former Rayon Sports coach Ivan Minnaert unveiled at Uganda’s Vipers SC| The New Times - The New TimesFormer Rayon Sports coach Ivan Minnaert unveiled at Uganda’s Vipers SC| The New Times  The New Times

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 3 & 4 - Uganda v Nigeria; Kenya vs UAE - July 18th - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 3 & 4 - Uganda v Nigeria; Kenya vs UAE - July 18th  Cricket World

Nyege Nyege Festival generates $2 million for Ugandan economy, government report finds - DJ MagNyege Nyege Festival generates $2 million for Ugandan economy, government report finds  DJ Mag

Police FC’s Chukwuma Odili leaves for Uganda’s Vipers| The New Times - The New TimesPolice FC’s Chukwuma Odili leaves for Uganda’s Vipers| The New Times  The New Times

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

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

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project - NPRThe hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project  NPR

Uganda’s president seeks a seventh term that would bring him closer to 5 decades in power - AP NewsUganda’s president seeks a seventh term that would bring him closer to 5 decades in power  AP News

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 vs United Arab Emirates, 4th Match, Tomorrow, Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Cricbuzz.comUganda vs United Arab Emirates, 4th Match, Tomorrow, Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Idi Amin made himself out to be the ‘liberator’ of an oppressed majority – a demagogic trick that endures today - The ConversationIdi Amin made himself out to be the ‘liberator’ of an oppressed majority – a demagogic trick that endures today  The Conversation

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

Uganda's constitutional court rules polygamy is constitutional, citing customary law and religious freedom - ConstitutionNetUganda's constitutional court rules polygamy is constitutional, citing customary law and religious freedom  ConstitutionNet

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 1 - Uganda v Namibia A and Match 2 - Kenya vs Nigeria - July 17th - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 1 - Uganda v Namibia A and Match 2 - Kenya vs Nigeria - July 17th  Cricket World

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

Uganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel - SciDev.NetUganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel  SciDev.Net

Uganda: Urban Greens to offer hydroponics, aquaponics training session - Vertical Farm DailyUganda: Urban Greens to offer hydroponics, aquaponics training session  Vertical Farm Daily

Bevis Mugabi: Former Motherwell defender joins Carlisle United - BBCBevis Mugabi: Former Motherwell defender joins Carlisle United  BBC

A lifeline interrupted in Uganda— why community health systems matter - UNAIDSA lifeline interrupted in Uganda— why community health systems matter  UNAIDS

UN Report Accuses Rwanda and Uganda of Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC - The North Africa PostUN Report Accuses Rwanda and Uganda of Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC  The North Africa Post

Malaria epidemics and its drivers in Uganda in 2022 - Malaria JournalMalaria epidemics and its drivers in Uganda in 2022  Malaria Journal

Odong’s championship mindset lifts Uganda in CHAN 2024 build-up - cafonline.comOdong’s championship mindset lifts Uganda in CHAN 2024 build-up  cafonline.com

Record-breaking attendance figures at WA25 Uganda - The Fish SiteRecord-breaking attendance figures at WA25 Uganda  The Fish Site

Witchcraft Fears and Politics in Uganda: A Deepening Phenomenon - EditorjiWitchcraft Fears and Politics in Uganda: A Deepening Phenomenon  Editorji

FALSE: This video of Uganda’s President Museveni isn’t directed at his Kenyan counterpart Ruto - PesaCheckFALSE: This video of Uganda’s President Museveni isn’t directed at his Kenyan counterpart Ruto  PesaCheck

Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 5 - Namibia A v Nigeria and Match 6 - Uganda vs UAE - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 19 - Cricket WorldPearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Match 5 - Namibia A v Nigeria and Match 6 - Uganda vs UAE - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 19  Cricket World

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

Blencowe completes largest drill program at Uganda graphite project - Investing.comBlencowe completes largest drill program at Uganda graphite project  Investing.com

CHAN 2024: Uganda’s volunteer force gears up to deliver memorable tournament - cafonline.comCHAN 2024: Uganda’s volunteer force gears up to deliver memorable tournament  cafonline.com

AFRICA-FX-Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain - TradingViewAFRICA-FX-Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain  TradingView

Uganda revises poll nomination dates as NRM recovers from bloody primaries - The EastAfricanUganda revises poll nomination dates as NRM recovers from bloody primaries  The EastAfrican

World’s longest heated oil pipeline hits 64.5% completion, earns Tanzania TSh50 billion - Business Insider AfricaWorld’s longest heated oil pipeline hits 64.5% completion, earns Tanzania TSh50 billion  Business Insider Africa

Rugby Africa Cup: Uganda Rugby Cranes set for battle against relegation - Kawowo SportsRugby Africa Cup: Uganda Rugby Cranes set for battle against relegation  Kawowo Sports

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)

Uganda and Indonesia Deepen Economic Ties, Boosting Trade, Tourism, and Halal Market Growth at Forum - Travel And Tour WorldUganda and Indonesia Deepen Economic Ties, Boosting Trade, Tourism, and Halal Market Growth at Forum  Travel And Tour World

Interview: FOCAC advances Africa-China cooperation in infrastructure, knowledge transfer, says Ugandan minister - XinhuaInterview: FOCAC advances Africa-China cooperation in infrastructure, knowledge transfer, says Ugandan minister  Xinhua

Uganda - unep.orgUganda  unep.org

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

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)

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

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

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

Uncovering the viral aetiology of undiagnosed acute febrile illness in Uganda using metagenomic sequencing - NatureUncovering the viral aetiology of undiagnosed acute febrile illness in Uganda using metagenomic sequencing  Nature

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

Khubarada Qaramada Midoobay ayaa eedayn dusha u saaray Rwanda iyo Uganda - Horseed MediaKhubarada Qaramada Midoobay ayaa eedayn dusha u saaray Rwanda iyo Uganda  Horseed Media

Banned in Kenya, Brookside Dairy finds lifeline in Algeria - The EastAfricanBanned in Kenya, Brookside Dairy finds lifeline in Algeria  The EastAfrican

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

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

This women's shelter in Uganda is made of 18,000 recycled plastic bottles and gives jobs to women in need - Good Good Good NewsThis women's shelter in Uganda is made of 18,000 recycled plastic bottles and gives jobs to women in need  Good Good Good News

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

Uganda Cranes skipper Aucho nears Yanga exit amid Vietnam interest - Pan-Africa FootballUganda Cranes skipper Aucho nears Yanga exit amid Vietnam interest  Pan-Africa Football

CHAN 2024: SC Villa’s Odong embraces camp intensity as Uganda Cranes build for success - Pan-Africa FootballCHAN 2024: SC Villa’s Odong embraces camp intensity as Uganda Cranes build for success  Pan-Africa Football

News - World Aquaculture Society’s Uganda conference attracts record attendance - Fish FarmerNews - World Aquaculture Society’s Uganda conference attracts record attendance  Fish Farmer

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

FMO Funds Ugandan E-motorbike Company - nextbillion.netFMO Funds Ugandan E-motorbike Company  nextbillion.net

Investing in rural people in Uganda - ReliefWebInvesting in rural people in Uganda  ReliefWeb

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

Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) closing offices in Uganda - HortidailyNetherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) closing offices in Uganda  Hortidaily

Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain in days ahead - TRT GlobalUgandan and Zambian currencies could gain in days ahead  TRT Global

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

Ugandan farmers adopt new methods to fight deadly landslides and climate change - ehn.orgUgandan farmers adopt new methods to fight deadly landslides and climate change  ehn.org

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)

Indian High Commission, NMG-U to strengthen ties - Daily MonitorIndian High Commission, NMG-U to strengthen ties  Daily Monitor

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

Chepkwurui, Yeko Strike Gold as Chekwemoi, Sande Win Bronze for Uganda - SoftPower NewsChepkwurui, Yeko Strike Gold as Chekwemoi, Sande Win Bronze for Uganda  SoftPower News

Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway - ZAWYANorthern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway  ZAWYA

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

Uganda cruise past Nigeria, UAE is next battle - Daily MonitorUganda cruise past Nigeria, UAE is next battle  Daily Monitor

To stay or go? The dilemma confronting Uganda’s climate displaced - The New HumanitarianTo stay or go? The dilemma confronting Uganda’s climate displaced  The New Humanitarian

Cases in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania raise fear of regional trend - BBCCases in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania raise fear of regional trend  BBC

CHAN 2024: Three Uganda referees named as CAF unveils Elite officiating crew - Pan-Africa FootballCHAN 2024: Three Uganda referees named as CAF unveils Elite officiating crew  Pan-Africa Football

How Uganda is tackling the Ebola-like Sudan virus - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceHow Uganda is tackling the Ebola-like Sudan virus  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

VINCI wins a contract to upgrade a water supply network in Uganda - VinciVINCI wins a contract to upgrade a water supply network in Uganda  Vinci

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

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

FX-Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain - CNBC AfricaFX-Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain  CNBC Africa

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

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election - africanews.comUganda's President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election  africanews.com

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’s Quality Chemicals proposes $51m debt refinancing deal - The EastAfricanUganda’s Quality Chemicals proposes $51m debt refinancing deal  The EastAfrican

Cricket Cranes bounce back with dominant win over Nigeria - NTV UgandaCricket Cranes bounce back with dominant win over Nigeria  NTV Uganda

Uganda’s speedy motorbike taxis will slow down for cash – if incentives are cleverly designed - The ConversationUganda’s speedy motorbike taxis will slow down for cash – if incentives are cleverly designed  The Conversation

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

UNESCO workshop spurs collaboration between police and media in Uganda - UNESCOUNESCO workshop spurs collaboration between police and media in Uganda  UNESCO

Military's Deepening Grip Threatens Ugandan Democracy - Report - allAfrica.comMilitary's Deepening Grip Threatens Ugandan Democracy - Report  allAfrica.com

Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire sue Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania over torture, illegal deportation - The Eastleigh VoiceBoniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire sue Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania over torture, illegal deportation  The Eastleigh Voice

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

In Uganda, aiding Sudanese fleeing war – and the world’s largest hunger catastrophe - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsIn Uganda, aiding Sudanese fleeing war – and the world’s largest hunger catastrophe  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

East African countries and open borders - UCT NewsEast African countries and open borders  UCT News

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

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

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

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

Wang Yi Meets with Ugandan Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Ugandan Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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