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The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: President Museveni Meets Delegation from White House

During the meeting, President Museveni and his guests discussed trade, infrastructure development as well as other areas of mutual interest between Uganda and the United States of America

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday 17th January, 2025 met a delegation from the White House at State Lodge, Nakasero. The delegation, accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Among, comprised Dr. Rollan Roberts, the former US Presidential Candidate, Mr. David Woodruff, representing the Senate of West Virginia,…

International Criminal Court (ICC)
Source: International Criminal Court (ICC) |

Questions and answers on the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

Joseph Kony is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least 1 July 2002 until 31 December 2005 in northern Uganda

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…

State House Uganda
Source: State House Uganda |

Uganda: President Museveni Concludes Four-Day Working Visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Meets with the Ruler of Sharjah

The Ruler of Sharjah, while presenting a sketch map of Kidepo Airport, thanked President Museveni for his visit and commended his efforts in transforming Uganda's economy

President Yoweri Museveni has today, Thursday 16th January 2025, concluded his four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates by visiting His Highness Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah. The president was welcomed at the Royal Palace in Sharjah…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: ‘Increase funds for prosecution of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases’

CSBAG prayed that Parliament allocates adequate funding to the organs involved in the prosecution of GBV cases and asked that at least Shs2.6 billion is earmarked for sensitisation and public education

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Attachés Urged to Champion Uganda’s Interests and Strengthen Regional Partnerships

Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Lt Gen Okiding spoke during the opening of a three-day annual retreat for Defence Attachés and Advisors at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has urged Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Attachés and Advisors to act as committed advocates of Uganda’s interests in their respective countries of assignment. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Lt Gen Okiding spoke during the…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Call for better pay and staffing in health sector takes centre stage again

Shs1.7 billion is required to fill vacant positions of specialists

Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the country is losing medical specialist through…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Presidency seeks to replace old vehicles

Namara outlined the pressing need for Shs10 billion to ensure efficient transport and cater for the growing demands of the President’s office

The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State House. Appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Africa Adopts Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035 and the Critical Role of Animal Resources

Animal resources were a key mention at the summit as integral to Africa’s food and nutritional security

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Extraordinary Summit, which took place at the Speke Resort in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025, was a turning point in the continent's agricultural history. A major step for attaining sustainable agricultural growth, food security, and poverty reduction across the continent…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: President Museveni Arrives in Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Week

Receiving the President at the airport was His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Minister and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has this evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, to…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrean Delegation Participates at Extraordinary Summit of African Union

The delegation highlighted Eritrea’s commitment to creating a modern, efficient, competitive, and sustainable agriculture sector

An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Biniam Berhe, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at the African Union and Economic Commission of Africa, participated in the Extraordinary Summit of African leaders. This joint meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Agriculture…