Africa

President Museveni and Mozambique's President Daniel Francisco Chapo have held talks at State House Entebbe to strengthen security and regional ties. The leaders honored the historic "Montepuez Group" and discussed future military cooperation to bolster African stability.

President Yoweri Museveni and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have held talks at State House Entebbe focused on trade, renewable energy, and fish farming. The leaders emphasized the need for industrialization and African-led dialogue to ensure regional peace and economic transformation.

President Museveni and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi have signed new agreements on trade, security, and infrastructure at State House Entebbe. The leaders met ahead of a State Dinner at Munyonyo and Tuesday's presidential inauguration at Kololo.

Presidents Salva Kiir of South Sudan and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia have arrived at State House Entebbe for the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni. The high-profile arrivals underscore regional cooperation ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Kololo on May 12.

Uganda has deployed 69 officers and civilians to Nairobi for the "Ushirikiano Imara 26" regional security exercise. The mission aims to harmonize military, police, and civilian responses to contemporary security threats within the East African Community.

Uganda and Russia have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar and Russian envoy Sergey Lobanov. The discussions focused on an upcoming Moscow summit and Uganda's request for more university scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja has officially welcomed UPDF Battle Group 47 into Somalia under the AUSSOM mission. The Commander urged the new troops to uphold Pan-Africanism and maintain strict discipline to ensure regional stability.

Student officers from the Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka, have undergone training on UPDF command structures and regional security threats. Major General James Kinalwa emphasized the role of professional military establishments in fostering peace across East Africa.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Commander of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga has lauded UPDF troops in Somalia for the successful capture of key towns including Mubarak and Barrire. During an operational visit, the Commander of Land Forces emphasized discipline and Pan-Africanism as vital tools for regional stability.