Politics & Government

The Uganda Human Rights Commission has asked Parliament's Human Rights Committee to postpone its scheduled appearance, saying commissioners require more time to prepare before appearing together as directed by the committee.

Grief and anger gripped Buwenge Town Council in Jinja District as residents buried two young men who were shot dead during the recent LC1 elections, with mourners demanding justice, political leaders calling for electoral reforms and the government promising investigations and compensation for the bereaved families.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Calls for accountability after the reported collapse of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye during his treason trial has intensified, with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) demanding that the government, the judiciary and the Uganda Prisons Service explain the circumstances surrounding the incident and disclose his medical condition. Addressing … The post PFF demands answers over Besigy

The ministers battling election petitions in court Daily Monitor

More than 1,000 girls have graduated from the school aimed at those from under-privileged backgrounds and inspired after Winfrey met anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela in 2002.

Musasizi sets five tests for his tenure as Finance minister Daily Monitor

Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi and Cameroon were all incorrectly identified The post State Department Map Incorrectly Labels African Countries at AIDS Conference, Calls Mistake ‘An Unfortunate Error’ appeared first on TheWrap.

Musasizi has set five tests for his tenure as Finance minister Daily Monitor

Pallisa, Uganda | Residents of Agule County in Pallisa District have praised their Member of Parliament, Josephine Ibaseret, for delivering on key pledges in her manifesto, particularly the acquisition of…

Pallisa, Uganda | Residents of Agule County in Pallisa District have praised their Member of Parliament, Josephine Ibaseret, for delivering on key pledges in her manifesto, particularly the acquisition of…

The US State Department on Thursday said its use of a map that incorrectly labeled all the countries it identified on a map of Africa at an international con...

The Trump administration came to the world’s largest AIDS conference to explain its approach to global health . Its presentation showed that the U.S. government could not locate the countries whose health systems it was proposing to reshape.

STATE HOUSE, ENTEBBE — The Young Leader Carrying A Legacy Into A New Development Conversation Dressed in a white shirt and grey trousers, Oscar Mutebi stood beside President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House in a moment that carried a deeper meaning than a simple photograph. The resemblance in dressing was striking. But beyond appearance […] The post How Oscar Mutebi Is Turning State House Exposure Into A Grassro

With the LC1 elections concluded, Ntungamo District is shifting its attention from campaigns and vote counting to resolving election disputes, promoting reconciliation and ensuring newly elected village leaders deliver accountable and corruption-free leadership.

Police hunt suspects as two are killed during Jinja LC1 election violence Daily Monitor

BUWENGE, Jinja District — The Minister for the Presidency and Woman Member of Parliament for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, on Wednesday and Thursday represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the burial ceremonies of two residents who were killed during violence that erupted in the Local Council I (LC1) elections in Buwenge Town Council, […] The post President Museveni Sends Minister Babalanda to C

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s unwavering commitment to supporting Somalia’s pursuit of lasting peace, stability and sustainable development, as the two countries pledged to deepen cooperation on regional security and governance. The President made the remarks today during high-level bilateral talks with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan […] The post President

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for deeper collaboration between Uganda and the United Kingdom in public health, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical research, saying stronger partnerships would accelerate disease prevention, boost local medicine production, and improve access to affordable healthcare. The President made the remarks today during a meeting at State House, Entebbe with a […] The post P

Government Rushes $120m Deal to Refurbish Entebbe Hospital with New Firm PML Daily

Hamas has reportedly sent a letter to the White House requesting a 'hudna' during which Israel would halt military operations and targeted killings.

Speaker Oboth defends openness on Ebola Daily Monitor

Witonze vetted Minister of State for Internal Affairs Daily Monitor

Parliament vets Witonze to replace Muganga at Internal Affairs PML Daily

The UN Security Council began the process of selecting the UN's next secretary-general, holding a first "straw poll" to gauge the seven candidates' support for the high-profile global statesman role. The post Selection process for next UN chief begins appeare…