African leaders discuss obstacles to the continent’s economic integration
On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought
Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health
High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ordered the return of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira Prison following a habeas corpus application filed by his lawyers. The application came after the state delayed implementing the January 31, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which barred military courts from trying
NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions
At least four members of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Election Management team have gone missing, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of NUP. The missing individuals are Mercy Walukamba, Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, Rahma Juma, and Kayabura
Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded a total of Shs140 million in compensation to victims of human rights violations in the Lango Sub-region. The second tribunal sitting took place at the newly established Lira Regional Office, which officially opened on Monday in Lira City. The tribunal awarded
Uganda discharges eight Ebola disease patients
Uganda has discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease – which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease – after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart. The recovered patients were receiving care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in
Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
Commonwealth Condemns Continued Detention of Besigye, Lutale and Eron Kiiza
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, has condemned the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale, and lawyer Eron Kiiza at Luzira Prison, stating that it undermines a recent ruling by Uganda’s Supreme Court. In a statement released today, Scotland expressed concern over Uganda’s decision to ignore the
Museveni to Besigye: End hunger strike, you are facing serious charges
President Yoweri Museveni has urged former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to end his hunger strike, emphasizing that he is facing serious charges that require a fair and swift trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, have been charged with possession of firearms at Riverside Apartments in
Hunger Strike: Besigye has not eaten for five days
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has gone five days without food, his wife Winnie Byanyima has revealed. Besigye, who is currently on remand at Luzira Prison, was reportedly wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi last Sunday after his condition worsened due to a hunger strike. “I
Armed Men Abducts Bobi Wine’s brother
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, along with Deputy Party Spokesperson Waiswa Mufumbiro and Head of Mobilisation Nyanzi Fred u Nyanzi, have been abducted by armed men. Their abduction was confirmed by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. More
