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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
The tournament, scheduled from June 19 to July 18, 2027, will be co-hosted with Kenya and Tanzania. Officials project that Uganda will receive between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors, with expected spending of at least USD 500 million in the local economy.
UPDF, Somali Forces Capture Al-Shabaab Commander
UPDF and Somali forces have captured a senior Al-Shabaab commander in Mubaraka, disrupting a planned attack and boosting ongoing security operations in Somalia.
UPDF Says South Sudan Mission is Legitimate and Has Saved Lives
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has defended its military deployment in South Sudan, saying the operation is lawful and has helped prevent violence...
UPDF Female Troops Celebrated for Contribution to Peacekeeping in Somalia
Female troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been commended for their contribution to peace and...
Museveni Elected East African Community Summit Chairperson
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from the outgoing Chairperson, William...
Uganda to Host Continental Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Uganda will host a continental conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that will bring together mediators, arbitrators, judicial officers,...
UPDF, Somali Forces Praised for Capturing Key Towns from Al-Shabaab
The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, has commended joint troops of...
Showmax to Close as Canal+ Restructures MultiChoice
MultiChoice has announced plans to shut down its streaming platform Showmax after a review of the company’s digital entertainment operations. The company said...
Gen Kainerugaba Receives African Continental Person of the Year Award in Ghana
The African Leadership Organisation has honoured the Chief of Defence Forces – UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations General Muhoozi...
EXCLUSIVE: UPDF High Command Resolves to Withdraw from Somalia
The High Command of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has resolved to withdraw all troops from Somalia within a year, the Kampala Post has learned....