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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CORE - Uganda: Influx out of Eastern D.R. Congo (as of 07 September 2025) - ReliefWebCORE - Uganda: Influx out of Eastern D.R. Congo (as of 07 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Research Terms of Reference: Exploring Climate Resilient Livelihoods Among Refugees and Host Communities in Kenya and Uganda, REG2502 (January 2025, V1.0) - ReliefWebResearch Terms of Reference: Exploring Climate Resilient Livelihoods Among Refugees and Host Communities in Kenya and Uganda, REG2502 (January 2025, V1.0)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

Uganda says it reached deal with U.S. to take ‘third country’ deportees - The Washington PostUganda says it reached deal with U.S. to take ‘third country’ deportees  The Washington Post

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AD1046: Facing heat and drought, Ugandans seek ways to avoid detrimental effects of climate change - AfrobarometerAD1046: Facing heat and drought, Ugandans seek ways to avoid detrimental effects of climate change  Afrobarometer

Ugandan Employment Law: Damages For Wrongful Dismissal, And Why Uganda Needs A Clearer Path - MondaqUgandan Employment Law: Damages For Wrongful Dismissal, And Why Uganda Needs A Clearer Path  Mondaq

New study confirms endemic pig tapeworm risk in northern Uganda - CGIARNew study confirms endemic pig tapeworm risk in northern Uganda  CGIAR

Uganda to lead Africa’s oil and gas liquids storage capacity additions by 2030 - Yahoo FinanceUganda to lead Africa’s oil and gas liquids storage capacity additions by 2030  Yahoo Finance

His Highness the Aga Khan receives Uganda’s highest civilian honour and opens AKU Kampala campus - Aga Khan Development NetworkHis Highness the Aga Khan receives Uganda’s highest civilian honour and opens AKU Kampala campus  Aga Khan Development Network

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

Days after Ugandan woman’s death, accused held; accident, say police - The Indian ExpressDays after Ugandan woman’s death, accused held; accident, say police  The Indian Express

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

“Do the same”: U.S. Catholic Bishop Urges Newly Ordained Priests in Uganda to Emulate Pope Leo XIV’s Humility - aciafrica.org“Do the same”: U.S. Catholic Bishop Urges Newly Ordained Priests in Uganda to Emulate Pope Leo XIV’s Humility  aciafrica.org

East African crude oil pipeline could generate 34 million tons of carbon - Down To EarthEast African crude oil pipeline could generate 34 million tons of carbon  Down To Earth

Rhoda Kalema obituary - The GuardianRhoda Kalema obituary  The Guardian

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)

Bengaluru techie sues employer for leaving him stranded in Uganda, wins over Rs 3 lakh - MoneycontrolBengaluru techie sues employer for leaving him stranded in Uganda, wins over Rs 3 lakh  Moneycontrol

Uganda National Lottery Celebrates Nearly One Million Winners a Year After Its Launch - iGamingToday.comUganda National Lottery Celebrates Nearly One Million Winners a Year After Its Launch  iGamingToday.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Mawlana Hazar Imam, 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, blesses his spiritual children in Uganda with a historic Didar and meets multi-faith members before departure - barakah.comSpecial coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Mawlana Hazar Imam, 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, blesses his spiritual children in Uganda with a historic Didar and meets multi-faith members before departure  barakah.com

A multibillion-dollar oil project is impacting locals' health and livelihood in Uganda - NPRA multibillion-dollar oil project is impacting locals' health and livelihood in Uganda  NPR

Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom - Medafrica TimesUganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom  Medafrica 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

Kony hearings: “Is it going to be in vain?” - JusticeInfo.netKony hearings: “Is it going to be in vain?”  JusticeInfo.net

Uganda proposes tougher healthcare regulations - African Law & BusinessUganda proposes tougher healthcare regulations  African Law & Business

New Ugandan Christian threatened, lured to his death - The Alabama BaptistNew Ugandan Christian threatened, lured to his death  The Alabama Baptist

Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Through 2030 - Energy Capital & PowerUganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Through 2030  Energy Capital & Power

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

Ugandan woman died in hit-&-run crash in Gurgaon, say cops - Times of IndiaUgandan woman died in hit-&-run crash in Gurgaon, say cops  Times of India

12 Best Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda - Condé Nast Traveler12 Best Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda  Condé Nast Traveler

Former Uganda AG takes 14pc stake in Sidian Bank - Business DailyFormer Uganda AG takes 14pc stake in Sidian Bank  Business Daily

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

In Uganda, AP explores the experience of aging on a continent where it’s unusual to be old - ap.orgIn Uganda, AP explores the experience of aging on a continent where it’s unusual to be old  ap.org

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC - BBCBoss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC  BBC

Loughborough man brought Ugandan women to UK and raped them - BBCLoughborough man brought Ugandan women to UK and raped them  BBC

Uganda Showcases Its Vibrant Culture and Tourism Potential at the Chinese International Tourism Industry Expo - Travel And Tour WorldUganda Showcases Its Vibrant Culture and Tourism Potential at the Chinese International Tourism Industry Expo  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

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

2-year-old flown from Uganda to St. Louis for life-saving surgery - First Alert 42-year-old flown from Uganda to St. Louis for life-saving surgery  First Alert 4

Roke Telkom supports Industry 4.0+ hackathon ahead of ABQ sovereign cloud platform launch - TelecompaperRoke Telkom supports Industry 4.0+ hackathon ahead of ABQ sovereign cloud platform launch  Telecompaper

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

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

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

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)

Uganda on alert as Ebola virus spreads in DRC - monitor.co.ugUganda on alert as Ebola virus spreads in DRC  monitor.co.ug

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

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

Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country is facing backlash over US migrant deal - CNNAfrica’s largest refugee-hosting country is facing backlash over US migrant deal  CNN

Uganda’s first large-scale gold mine opens - Mining TechnologyUganda’s first large-scale gold mine opens  Mining Technology

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

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Uganda - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Uganda  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Now Nigeria Joins Burundi, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Eleven Other African Nations as U.S. Issues Severe Travel Warnings , What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow Nigeria Joins Burundi, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Eleven Other African Nations as U.S. Issues Severe Travel Warnings , What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uganda: Country Climate and Development Report (July 2025) - ReliefWebUganda: Country Climate and Development Report (July 2025)  ReliefWeb

Uganda Operation - Weekly Critical Indicator Tracking Matrix - 04 September 2025 - ReliefWebUganda Operation - Weekly Critical Indicator Tracking Matrix - 04 September 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Uganda, India Partner to Build RDCs’ Capacity in Rural Development and Entrepreneurship - Nilepost NewsUganda, India Partner to Build RDCs’ Capacity in Rural Development and Entrepreneurship  Nilepost News

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

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

Uganda finish fifth in U16 Afrobasket - Kawowo SportsUganda finish fifth in U16 Afrobasket  Kawowo Sports

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

Museveni, Bobi Wine among 12 approved for 2026 race - The EastAfricanMuseveni, Bobi Wine among 12 approved for 2026 race  The EastAfrican

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

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

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 elections: Meet madman destined to be next president - Daily MaverickUganda elections: Meet madman destined to be next president  Daily Maverick

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 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

Eastern DRC Flash Update: Uganda 18 - 31 August 2025 - ReliefWebEastern DRC Flash Update: Uganda 18 - 31 August 2025  ReliefWeb

Germany rejects Uganda's 'subversive activities' accusation - dw.comGermany rejects Uganda's 'subversive activities' accusation  dw.com

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

A homeless youth asked a stranger for food. The man responded with a question that changed the kid’s life forever - CNNA homeless youth asked a stranger for food. The man responded with a question that changed the kid’s life forever  CNN

Uganda: Türk urges president to reject bill allowing trials of civilians in military courts - Ohchr.orgUganda: Türk urges president to reject bill allowing trials of civilians in military courts  Ohchr.org

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

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

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

Uganda Law Society Remembers Sam Kalega During their 16th Annual Rule of Law Week - Nilepost NewsUganda Law Society Remembers Sam Kalega During their 16th Annual Rule of Law Week  Nilepost News

Uganda’s capital markets regulator banks on reforms to attract investors - The EastAfricanUganda’s capital markets regulator banks on reforms to attract investors  The EastAfrican

From Uganda to Angola, Africa’s refugees face soaring hunger, shrinking aid - UN World Food ProgrammeFrom Uganda to Angola, Africa’s refugees face soaring hunger, shrinking aid  UN World Food Programme

'Abducted' Ugandan university student jailed over anti-Museveni TikTok video - BBC'Abducted' Ugandan university student jailed over anti-Museveni TikTok video  BBC

Oswals explore legal options against Ugandan authorities, plan to relocate future investments - The New Indian ExpressOswals explore legal options against Ugandan authorities, plan to relocate future investments  The New Indian Express

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

Mastercard aims to strengthen commitment to Uganda with new office in Kampala - mastercard.comMastercard aims to strengthen commitment to Uganda with new office in Kampala  mastercard.com

Uganda achieves 92% coverage in accelerated yellow fever vaccination campaign - World Health Organization (WHO)Uganda achieves 92% coverage in accelerated yellow fever vaccination campaign  World Health Organization (WHO)

Uganda still battling waste disaster one year on - dw.comUganda still battling waste disaster one year on  dw.com

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

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

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

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