Category: African News

Fishmongers’ Cabinet Nears End as Mabati Theft Claims Cast Shadow

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1322 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 The 2021–2026 Cabinet has concluded its term, with ministers directed to hand over office responsibilities to permanent secretaries following their final meeting on Monday. President Yoweri Museveni thanked the outgoing ministers for what he described as a job well done. The administration…

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Uganda Puts Science at the Centre of Its Growth Strategy

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1417 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 When Vice President Jessica Alupo visited a science museum in Moscow, Russia, last year, she expected a routine tour. Instead, she found herself inside a virtual flight simulator, watching the city’s skyline from above — an experience that, she said, showed how…

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

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe 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 Prime Minister…

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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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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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All 15 Killed as Passenger Plane Crashes in South Sudan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all those on board, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed. Officials have dispatched an investigation team to the crash site, with preliminary findings suggesting the aircraft may have…

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