Elias Biryabarema
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 06:27
The United States has criticised the handling of Uganda's disputed presidential election and raised concerns about the house arrest of an opposition leader who failed to end President Yoweri Museveni's 30-year rule.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 06:20
The leading challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Tuesday he had no confidence that elections this week would be free or fair and accused the police of increasing violence ahead of the vote.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 06:30
Authorities in Uganda have stepped up harassment and intimidation of independent journalists in the run-up to this month's election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 30-year rule, a press freedom campaigner said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 06:29
Uganda has bought anti-riot gear ahead of a Feb. 18 election in a move which police say will bolster security during voting but which critics say aims to intimidate opponents of President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking to extend his 30-year rule.
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 06:47
Ugandan police warned of a possible attack on mosques including in the capital Kampala by Somalia's al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militants and cautioned the public to be vigilant.
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 05:57
Ten suspected members of Somalia's Islamist group al Shabaab were charged in a Ugandan court with terrorism-related crimes after authorities said they had thwarted an attack by the group, police said on Thursday.
Monday, September 15, 2014 - 05:46
The U.S. Embassy told Americans in Uganda to seek safety on Saturday, warning that local authorities had uncovered a “terrorist cell” run by Somali militant group al-Shabab, which they believed was planning an imminent attack.
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 08:50
Uganda's parliament will try to re-introduce an anti-homosexuality law that was thrown out by a court, a lawmaker leading the effort said on Wednesday, a move that could once again damage relations with the West.