Ugandas

Strengthening Bonds: Uganda's Military Commitment to Somalia Mogadishu (AX) – On a Saturday filled with promise and potential, Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding, the Deputy Chief of the Uganda Defence Forces, stepped onto Somali soil for an official visit. This journey is not just a routine diplomatic mission; it is a vital endeavor aimed at fortifying military cooperation between Somalia and Uganda, two nations bound by shared concerns and aspirations. Upon his arrival at Aden Adde International Airport, Lt. Gen.…

During his recent visit to Uganda, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot took a significant step by engaging with President Yoweri Museveni. This meeting was not just a formality—it was a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging Museveni's influence in the region. Prévot sought the Ugandan leader's assistance in mending the rift in diplomatic relations between Belgium and Rwanda. The implications of this outreach stretch far beyond mere politics; they highlight the intricate web of relationships that exists among nations,…

The wife of a prominent opposition leader claims he was whisked away in Nairobi, now languishing in a jail cell in Kampala, and she's pleading for his swift release. Renowned Ugandan political agitator, Kizza Besigye, made an appearance at the Makindye General Court Martial in Kampala on a date that will likely stick in minds: November 20, 2024 , amidst assertions of his abduction from neighboring Kenya. Besigye, age 68 and once a practicing doctor, is a formidable critic of President Yoweri Museveni. He was brought to…

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni's eldest son, who some already see as his father's possible successor, arrived in Rwanda on Monday. As on his earlier go to in January, he met with Paul Kagame to talk about the difficult relationship between their two…