Summary: President Museveni has recalled Maj Gen Abel Kandiho from his police role and appointed him as a senior presidential …
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IGAD Reports 4.9 Million Refugees in Region, Sudan Crisis Worsens
Summary: IGAD reports that regional countries host 4.9 million refugees and asylum-seekers. Conflict and natural disasters have internally displaced 18.4 …
Read More »Museveni Names Abbas Byakagaba as New Police Boss
Summary: President Museveni has appointed Abbas Byakagaba as Uganda’s new Inspector General of Police, replacing Martins Okoth Ochola. Byakagaba brings …
Read More »How Uganda’s Refugee Policy is Being Strained by the Influx from Sudan, the DRC, and South Sudan
Summary: Uganda is facing increased strain on its refugee support system due to a surge in arrivals from Sudan, the …
Read More »Worshippers Trapped and Killed in Kano Mosque Fire
Summary: At least 11 worshippers were killed and dozens injured after a man set fire to a mosque in Kano, …
Read More »Human Rights Violations in Rwenzururu Kingdom in 2016
Summary: In 2016, the Kingdom of Rwenzururu witnessed severe human rights violations during clashes between security forces and a cultural …
Read More »Ntungamo Police Officer Loses Fingers During Domestic Altercation With Suspect
Summary: Police in Ntungamo are investigating after a suspect in a domestic dispute allegedly cut two fingers of the officer …
Read More »Uganda Mulls Ban on Security Uniform-Like Clothing
Summary: The government of Uganda is considering banning the import of fabrics that resemble security uniforms, amidst tensions sparked by …
Read More »DRC mourns 35 displaced people killed in attack
Summary: A burial service has been held for 35 people who were killed in an air strike in eastern DRC …
Read More »MP Nyeko, 4 others nabbed over possession of army uniforms
Summary: Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko and four others were detained for possessing UPDF uniforms illegally. Police found a variety …
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