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US offers $5 mn bounty for Uganda warlord

The Lord`s Resistance Army fled northern Uganda where it had waged a two-decade-long rebellion follo...

Uganda threatens to pull troops from Somalia

Uganda has more than 6,000 troops in Somalia, where they comprise the bulk of African forces helpin...

Uganda may buy more Su-30 jets from Russia

Uganda is in talks with Russian state arms export company Rosoboronexport over an option purchase of...

Congo wants UN force to `neutralise` rebels

Congo said it wants the UN peacekeeping force to protect the tense and porous border with neighbouri...

Chimps communicate using `human-like gestures`

A Stirling University researcher has found that wild chimpanzees use gestures similar to humans to c...

Top Joseph Kony commander captured

Ugandan forces have captured a senior commander of Joseph Kony`s Lord`s Resistance Army after a brie...

Uganda to back South Sudan in any Sudan war

Sudan`s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has vowed to teach South Sudan a "final lesson by force".

Anti-Kony group releases follow-up to viral video

The "Kony 2012" film became an Internet sensation last month, racking up more than 86 million hits o...

Uganda arrests 100 after cop`s death at demo

Ugandan police said Tuesday that authorities have arrested more than 100 people suspected of involve...

Uganda responds to Kony 2012 video with own video

Uganda is spearheading efforts to find Joseph Kony whose global profile soared after a YouTube video...

Campaign against Ugandan warlord sweeps Internet

A video calling for the arrest of Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the Lord`s Resistance Army mil...

Malaysian police free 21 Ugandan `sex slaves`

Malaysian police said on Tuesday they had rescued 21 Ugandan women from forced prostitution.

Obama sends military advisers to central Africa

US President made clear the troops would serve as trainers and advisers in efforts to hunt down Jose...

Uganda judge sentences 2 over World Cup bombings

Al-Shabab said the July 2010 bombings were in retaliation for Uganda`s participation in the African ...

Landslides kill 29 in east Uganda

Uganda Red Cross spokeswoman Catherine Ntabadde says the Red Cross has found bodies of 6 children.

Uganda issues terror alert on Qaeda-linked group

Uganda`s police chief said his country was among the top 20 countries that al Qaeda wants to attack.

Mortar bomb used as school bell in Uganda

Anti-landmine activists in Uganda discovered a school using an unexploded mortar bomb as a bell.

Uganda police stop anti-Museveni birthday protest

The demonstrators have accused Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni of lying about his age.

Uganda`s "kill the gays" bill shelved again

Uganda`s anti-gay movement won notoriety when the legislation was introduced.

Uganda blocks return of opposition leader

Kizza Besigye had sought treatment in Kenya after an assault by police.

UN rights boss criticises Uganda protest crackdown

Navi Pillay urged Uganda to halt "excessive force" against demonstrators.

Uganda`s Prez vows to defeat protests

Yoweri Museveni`s was briefly interrupted by a man in the audience.

Uganda arrests 360 over riots: Minister

The Red Cross said a second person had died from gunshot wounds.

Police arrest, tear gas Uganda`s opposition leader

Kizza Besigye`s arrest came one day after his release from prison.

US condemns crackdown on Uganda protesters

US also expressed concern about reported blocking of social networking sites.

Uganda police fire tear gas, arrest opposition leader

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has warned he would not allow any protest.

Uganda police arrest opposition leader Besigye

Kizza Besigye planned to join a protest over the rising cost of living.

Uganda police battle protesters, several hurt

Uganda police battled stone-throwing anti-government protesters, leaving several wounded including ...

Uganda police fire tear gas in hospital at protest

Rioters threw stones at police during a protest over rising gas prices.

Uganda says it would welcome Libya`s Gaddafi

Uganda is the 1st country to publicly volunteer to give Libyan leader a home.

Burundi, Uganda to send 3,000 more troops to Somalia

Somalia has been facing a 4-year-old rebellion led by al Shabaab rebel group.

Uganda`s President leads big in early vote returns

Uganda`s poll results showed President Yoweri Museveni with a huge lead over his nearest rival.

71 injured in Uganda election violence: Red Cross

At least 71 people were injured in eastern Uganda when supporters of opposing candidates attacked ea...

Ugandans begin voting in presidential poll

The ballot pits Uganda`s long-serving President against his former ally.

Ugandan Prez threatens to quell election demos with Army

The opposition claims people are storing food in anticipation of protests.

Police arrest suspect in Ugandan activist killing

Police insist Kato`s killing had nothing to do with his sexual orientation.

Man confesses to Uganda gay activist murder: Police

David Kato was beaten to death with a hammer at his home on Thursday.

Scuffle mars burial of Uganda gay rights activist

David Kato was killed on Wednesday at his home outside the capital Kampala.

Uganda must find, punish Kato killers: Obama

US President was "deeply saddened" by the murder of Ugandan gay activist.

Uganda gay rights activist murdered

A Ugandan gay rights campaigner who last year sued a local newspaper which outed him as homosexual i...

Ugandan court sets free 18 suspects in WC bombings

A court in the Ugandan capital Kampala Tuesday dismissed charges against 18 suspects in the July bom...

Obama presents plan to disarm Uganda`s LRA rebels

LRA rebels are notorious for kidnapping boys to serve as child soldiers.

Somali militants threaten Uganda, Burundi

Somalia`s Al-Shabab is threatening attacks against Burundi and Uganda.

Horror disease hits Uganda

Jiggers, small insects which look like fleas, are the culprits in the epidemic which causes parts of...

UN Security Council mission to head to Sudan

Envoys from the UN Security Council will not meet with Sudanese President.

South Sudan to arm militias against Uganda rebels

Self-defence groups known as Arrow Boys already guard the rural communities.

Ugandan leader endorsed for 4th presidential bid

Uganda`s ruling party has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate for the 2011 polls.

Uganda: 32 suspects held over deadly WCup blasts

Ugandan officials say 32 people have now been charged in connection with the July bomb blasts that ...

Uganda landslide: 5 children from same home die

An aid official says five children in Uganda died during a landslide that hit their home as they s...

Ugandan rebels said to kill 255 in central Africa

Lord`s Resistance Army has no known agenda except killing and kidnapping.

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