China injects $1 million to support Uganda’s strained refugee system

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1334 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 China has committed US$1 million (about Shs 3.8 billion) to Uganda’s refugee response, in what is described as its first direct humanitarian support to one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting nations. The funds will be disbursed through the Office of the…

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Immigration Crackdown Nets 231 Foreign Nationals Over Online Scam Links

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 At least 231 foreign nationals have been arrested by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) following intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and Adjumani District this week. Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi said the coordinated raids targeted…

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Indonesia Tries Four Soldiers Accused in Acid Attack on Activist

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…

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Four Army Officers Remanded Over Fuel Theft Allegations

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over allegations of diverting 270,000 litres of fuel intended for military operations. The accused — Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ociti Kidega, Maj…

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