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President Museveni Calls for Somali Unity Against Al-Shabaab, Pushes Direct Coffee Exports

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President Mohamud briefed the President on Somalia’s security situation and commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contribution to African Union-led peace support operations against Al-Shabaab. He also expressed hope that Ugandan troops would remain in Somalia longer to support efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.

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

Court
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.
Obituary

14 Reported Dead in Fuel Tanker Explosion near Uganda’s...

In the related development, on August 21, 2024, a fuel tanker busted into flame, killing one and injuring two at Rukungiri; on December 13, 2022, one person died in Tororo; in January 2021 on the Northern Bypass, at least 33 people died; on February 12, 2021, four died in Bunyangabu; and on August 12, 2019 in Rubirizi, 20 people died. Such incidences point to the need to sensitize locals on public safety during such incidences.
Security

ADF Rebel Hands Himself to Joint Security Agencies

A Suspected Allied Democratic Force (ADF) rebel has surrendered himself to Police and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)...
Crime

40-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murdering Wife, Three Children in...

Police in greater Bushenyi has in custody a 40-year-old man for allegedly killing his wife and three children. The deceased...

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