Tag: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts 

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Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

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Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.
International

U.S. Urges DRC and Rwanda to Fully Implement Washington...

On security, Bartos said efforts to neutralise the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) must continue. He added that any cooperation between the FDLR and elements of the Congolese armed forces must end immediately. He pointed to the repatriation of more than 120 former FDLR combatants and their family members as evidence of progress, and urged the DRC to clarify its demobilisation plan and begin implementing it.
Regional

AU Committee Reviews DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Progress, Backs Doha...

The statement highlighted that both sides presented updates on steps taken to reduce tensions and advance implementation on the ground. These updates followed earlier consultations held in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026, which also focused on confidence-building measures.
Security

UPDF Loses Two Soldiers as Joint Forces Strike ADF...

Uganda is mourning the loss of two Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers killed in combat in Apakwang, Democratic...
Regional

Angola quits after 4-year commitment to DRC-Rwanda conflict

Angola has announced it will no longer mediate the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
BREAKING NEWS

Family Members of Lord’s Resistance Army Leader Joseph Kony...

Part of the family of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony family returned to Uganda on Wednesday,...
National News

Uganda on High Alert as Mpox Cases Surge in...

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning about the escalating Mpox outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in North Kivu province, which shares a porous border with Uganda.
Health

Uganda’s Health Ministry Calls for Vigilance as Two Monkeypox...

Mpox spreads through close contact with an infected person or animal or by handling materials that have been in contact with someone who has Mpox.

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