The United States has called for a review of its security relationship with Uganda following controversial remarks made by Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with senior U.S. officials dismissing his public apology as inadequate. U.S. Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Friday, January 30, rejected Muhoozi’s apology, describing it as hollow…
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term in office, according to official results released by the Electoral Commission on Saturday. Museveni, 81, secured 71.65 percent of the vote, defeating his main challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, who garnered 24.72 percent. The victory had been widely anticipated, with Museveni having indicated…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages to tackle the rising global health crisis fueled by obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injuries. Sugary Drinks and Alcohol Still Too Cheap Two new WHO reports show that while 116 countries tax sodas and carbonated drinks, many high-sugar products…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a temporary suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services ahead of the country’s General Election scheduled for Thursday, January 15. In a directive issued by the regulator, UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo said the move is intended to protect national security and preserve public order during…
