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President Yoweri Museveni
Ugandan military admits to holding priest declared missing for days
The Ugandan military has confirmed it is holding a Catholic priest who was declared missing for about a fortnight, claiming he was involved in “violent subversive activities”. In a short statement, the army stated that Father Deusdedit Ssekabira had been arrested, was in “lawful custody” and would be charged in court. Weeks ago, the Catholic…
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How Mamdani’s New York City mayoral victory is inspiring Uganda’s youth
Zohran Mamdani’s rise to power in New York is stirring excitement among many young Ugandans,...
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Museveni, Uganda’s authoritarian leader of nearly 40 years, declares reelection run
Uganda’s long-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni, has officially entered the race for another...
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Uganda to take U.S. deportees, but only those without criminal backgrounds
Uganda has confirmed it is finalizing an arrangement with the United States to accept deported...
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Paul Biya declares bid for eighth term amid calls for political change
After months of uncertainty and rumors surrounding his health and future, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, age 92, confirmed Sunday that he will seek re-election in the country’s upcoming October...
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Besigye’s party launched in Uganda as jailed opposition leader faces treason charges
A new chapter in Uganda’s opposition politics occurred on Tuesday with the formal launch of Kizza Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom in the capital, Kampala, though its founding figure...
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Explosion kills 2 as Uganda security foils suspected bomb attack in Kampala
Two suspected attackers were killed in a dramatic security operation near a Catholic shrine in Kampala, Uganda, just hours before thousands gathered for Martyrs’ Day commemorations. According to...
