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Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

National News
The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
International

UN Warns of Continued Anti-Personnel Mine Use, Calls for...

In 2024 alone, at least 1,945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the highest casualty levels recorded in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, and Burkina Faso.
Security

Over 69 Killed as Israeli Forces Bomb Two UN-Run...

The schools were gazetted to be sheltering hundreds of Palestinian families who are homeless as a result of Israeli attacks in the area, and they are located in areas busy with civilian activity free from any military activity.
Crime

Court Lessens Verdict on 16 NUP Political Prisoners

In a statement dated October 22, 2024, the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde, denounced the militarization of the judicial system.
Security

MPs Object to UPDF’s Venture into Private Security Business 

The private security firm established by the NEC isn’t run by the UPDF but was only established to assist veterans.
Security

UPDF Personnel undergo Training for Upcoming National Population and...

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have undergone and completed a nine-day training at Gadaffi barracks in Jinja...
Business

EFRIS is a Permanent Fixture that Closes Tax Loopholes...

Robert Ssuuna, one of the Ugandan economists, has said that the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) is...
Security

Joint Security Report ADF Elements Infiltration into Uganda, Call...

The joint security forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FADRC)...
Security

ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN WAR: A Conflict that Resulted in Spilling of...

With the six-day temporary truce (ceasefire) agreement between Israel and Hamas being extended for more 24 hours (Seventh day),...
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