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Trump loyalist with East African roots sworn in as FBI director

Trump loyalist with East African roots sworn in as FBI director

Kash Patel was born in New York to parents of Indian origin who moved to the US in the 1970s.

Museveni denies Ugandan troops in DR Congo to battle M23

Museveni denies Ugandan troops in DR Congo to battle M23

The Ugandan president reiterates his call for negotiations to end the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Ugandan opposition veteran Besigye charged with treason

Ugandan opposition veteran Besigye charged with treason

This is the second time Kizza Besigye has faced treason charges stemming from allegations he tried to overthrow the government.

Uganda says it has 'contained' Ebola outbreak

Uganda says it has 'contained' Ebola outbreak

Uganda says it has "contained" the latest outbreak of the Sudan Ebola virus, which was confirmed by the Health Ministry in late January.

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court again

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in court again

Kizza Besigye was looking frail during his brief appearance in court on Wednesday.

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release Besigye

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release Besigye

The Commonwealth has called on Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye.

Why Uganda reserves 10 seats in parliament for the military

Why Uganda reserves 10 seats in parliament for the military

Uganda's parliamentary system is unique for its constitutionally mandated provision of reserving 10 seats for representatives of the armed forces, a system introduced in 1995 to integrate military perspectives into civilian governance.

U17 AFCON: Uganda coach calls Group A 'group of death'

U17 AFCON: Uganda coach calls Group A 'group of death'

The continental competition, which doubles as a qualifier for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, takes place in Morocco from March 30th to April 19th, 2025.

Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye 'rushed to hospital'

Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye 'rushed to hospital'

Kizza Besigye has been in detention at a maximum security facility in the capital Kampala since November.

Wife of Uganda's Besigye 'very worried' about his health

Wife of Uganda's Besigye 'very worried' about his health

The wife of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says she is "very worried" about his health, nearly a week after the ex-presidential candidate began a hunger strike.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo breaks half-marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo breaks half-marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo has become the first person to break the 57-minute barrier for the half-marathon, setting a stunning new world record of 56 minutes 41 seconds in Barcelona on Sunday.

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in civilian court

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye appears in civilian court

Amnesty International has called for Besigye’s release, saying his “abduction clearly violated international human rights law.