Summary: The Ugandan police force has strongly criticized the use of its personnel or images in advertisements that portray the …
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Former UPDF Deserter Linked to ADF Arrested in Buyende
Summary: Former UPDF deserter linked to ADF arrested by Ugandan authorities in Buyende district. Suspect threatened an attack, prompting swift …
Read More »Police officer found dead in Mukono barracks after losing UGX 800,000 to gambling
Summary: Police officer found dead in Mukono barracks after losing SHS800,000 to gambling; investigation underway; cautionary tale on gambling addiction …
Read More »Security shots top NUP mobilizer dead in Kaabong
Summary: Lochoto Ambrose Machete, a mobilizer for Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform in Karamoja, was fatally shot by individuals reportedly …
Read More »UPDF, FARDC Operation Kills One ADF Rebel in Maserekwede, Ituri Province
Summary: UPDF and FARDC killed one ADF terrorist in a joint operation in Maserekwede, Ituri Province. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence …
Read More »Former Ugandan Police Officers Cleared in Extradition Case
Summary: The General Court Martial in Makindye dismissed charges against former Uganda Police Force Director of Crime Intelligence, Col Ndahura …
Read More »IGP Ochola retires, hands over duties to Maj Gen Tumusiime
Summary: Martin Ochola has ended his six-year term as the head of the Uganda Police Force, handing over to his …
Read More »Museveni credits Mzee Mwinyi for honoring Julius Nyerere’s promise; 5,000 SMGs and 1 million rounds of ammo to the NRA
Summary: Mwalimu Julius Nyerere issued a significant directive before leaving office. He allocated 5,000 submachine guns (SMGs) and 1 million …
Read More »How US Sanctions Against Businessman Valerii Copeichin Could Ripple Through Uganda’s Air Force
Summary: The United States’ imposition of sanctions on Russian businessman Valerii Copeichin, based on his alleged involvement in sectors supporting …
Read More »Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village ‘executions’
Summary: Some 170 people including women and children have been “executed” in attacks on three villages in Burkina Faso, a …
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