Uganda President Defiant After World Bank Funding Suspended Over LGBT Law
The anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda, enacted in May, has drawn widespread denunciation from local and international rights organisations and Western governments, though it is popular domestically.
Aug 10, 2023, 13:20 PM ISTFistfights, chair-throwing erupt in Uganda's Parliament during President's age-limit debate
Ahead of a debate on whether to extend the president's decade-long hold on power, a chaotic scene was witnessed in Uganda's parliament on Tuesday.
Sep 27, 2017, 09:23 AM ISTUgandan tribal king arrested after clashes kill 55
Violence has been simmering in the region all week, with four militants killed when they attacked a police post on Thursday, a police spokeswoman told AFP.
Uganda court upholds President Museveni's election win
Ugandan judges dismissed Thursday a legal challenge to President Yoweri Museveni`s fifth-term election victory last month, which sparked claims of foul play.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:36 PM ISTUganda court upholds Museveni election win
Ugandan judges dismissed Thursday a legal challenge to President Yoweri Museveni`s fifth-term election victory last month, which sparked claims of foul play.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:35 PM ISTUganda`s Museveni wins fifth term, opposition brands vote a `fraud`
Uganda`s President Yoweri Museveni won a fifth term on Saturday, extending his three-decade rule in a vote rejected as fraudulent by an opposition leader under house arrest and criticised by the international community.
Feb 21, 2016, 07:33 AM ISTVeteran Museveni leads count in chaotic Uganda election
Partial results in Uganda's chaotic election gave veteran president Yoweri Museveni a solid lead as the US urged him to "rein in" the police after his main challenger was detained for the third time this week.
Feb 20, 2016, 04:48 AM ISTUganda`s challengers: The candidates hoping to unseat Museveni
Mbabazi is the most powerful party loyalist to turn on Museveni.
Feb 17, 2016, 12:44 PM ISTYoweri Museveni eyes 5th term as Uganda gets ready to vote
Most Ugandan voters have never know any leader but Museveni: the country`s median age is less than 16, while its president is at least 71.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:27 AM ISTHuge crowds cheer as Pope arrives in Uganda
Pope Francis arrived in Uganda on Friday on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa which has seen him railing against corruption and poverty, with huge crowds celebrating his arrival.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:07 PM ISTUS warns Burundi leaders over killings, urges dialogue
The US envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region today urged Burundi's government and the opposition to start internationally mediated talks without pre-conditions in order to end the country's political crisis.
Nov 11, 2015, 07:50 AM IST