Uganda: Protesters Clash With Police in Kawempe

On Monday, November 24, police accused supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, led by Robert Kyagulanyi, of violating campaign procedures in Kawempe, Kampala. Police claim the NUP supporters attacked security officers with stones, resulting in seven officers sustaining serious injuries and damage to police vehicles. Teargas was used to disperse the crowds before and after the rally.

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 2 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 2 - Tokyo

Peruth Chemutai (R) of Uganda competes during the women's 3000m steeplechase heat at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Gang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Climate Change

Illustration - Climate Change

UGANDA. MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK. THE FALLS HAS BEEN NAMED IN HONOR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON BY SAMUEL BAKER IN 1863. HERE, THE NILE IS GOING THROUGH A NARROW PATH OF 7M WIDE AND 30M HIGH. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

This photo taken on June 3, 2025 shows the scene of a bomb explosion that occurred earlier near a church in Munyonyo, a suburb of Kampala, Uganda. The Ugandan military on Tuesday said it had killed two suspected terrorists who were carrying an explosive device in the capital city. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

This photo taken on June 3, 2025 shows the scene of a bomb explosion that occurred earlier near a church in Munyonyo, a suburb of Kampala, Uganda. The Ugandan military on Tuesday said it had killed two suspected terrorists who were carrying an explosive device in the capital city. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

Two Suspected Terrorists Killed by Ugandan Army - Uganda

This photo taken on June 3, 2025 shows the scene of a bomb explosion that occurred earlier near a church in Munyonyo, a suburb of Kampala, Uganda. The Ugandan military on Tuesday said it had killed two suspected terrorists who were carrying an explosive device in the capital city. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni met Pope Francis at the Vatican on October 27, 2014. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Uganda: Heavy Downpour Causes Severe Flooding in Kampala

Early Wednesday morning, March 26, heavy rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Kampala, leading to widespread flooding of homes and destruction of property. It is reported that two juveniles who were left alone overnight died in their flooded home.

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested

Illustration of the Turkish Liras and US dollars banknotes, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 19, 2025. Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Uganda: Three Dead After Fire Breaks Out at Hotel in Downtown Kampala

At least three people are dead after a fire ripped through the building of Sunrise Hotel in downtown Kampala on Wednesday morning, March 5.

FILES-UGANDA AIRLINES

FILES-UGANDA AIRLINES

ADDIS ABABA 2025-01-16Uganda Airlines Bombardier CRJ900 (5X-KDP) at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.Photo: Helena Landstedt / TT / code 11980

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

People search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Rescuers and people search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Rescuers and people search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

Investigators check the site of a fuel tanker blast in central district of Wakiso, Uganda, October 22, 2024. At least 11 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

Investigators check the site of a fuel tanker blast in central district of Wakiso, Uganda, October 22, 2024. At least 11 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

Investigators check the site of a fuel tanker blast in central district of Wakiso, Uganda, October 22, 2024. At least 11 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

11 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion - Uganda

This photo taken on October 22, 2024 shows the site of a fuel tanker blast in central district of Wakiso, Uganda. At least 11 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Members of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) pay their respect at the funeral of the late Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Members of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) pay their respect at the funeral of the late Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Members of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) carry the casket of their late colleague and Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei ahead of the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Charity Chebeti (R), daughter of Rebecca Cheptegei is seen at the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

Hearse carry the late Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's body arrives at Suam border crossing in Uganda, on September 13, 2024. The body of Ugandan Olympian athlete Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-partner in neighbouring Kenya arrived in her rural hometown in eastern Uganda on Friday afternoon, a district official said. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

People surround the coffin of the late Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei as it is being received by her families at Suam border crossing in Uganda,on September 13, 2024. The body of Ugandan Olympian athlete Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-partner in neighbouring Kenya arrived in her rural hometown in eastern Uganda on Friday afternoon, a district official said. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

People stand on the roadside as the hearse carrying Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's coffin driving through Bukwo town street in Uganda, on September 13, 2024. The body of Ugandan Olympian athlete Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-partner in neighbouring Kenya arrived in her rural hometown in eastern Uganda on Friday afternoon, a district official said. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

Body Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Received By Family - Uganda

People carry the coffin of the late Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei as it is being received by her families at Suam border crossing in Uganda,on September 13, 2024. The body of Ugandan Olympian athlete Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-partner in neighbouring Kenya arrived in her rural hometown in eastern Uganda on Friday afternoon, a district official said. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private H.E. Mrs. Anita Annet Among, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda at the Vatican, August 24, 2024. Photo by by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private H.E. Mrs. Anita Annet Among, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda at the Vatican, August 24, 2024. Photo by by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private H.E. Mrs. Anita Annet Among, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda at the Vatican, August 24, 2024. Photo by by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mrs. Anita Annet Among, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda at the Vatican, August 24, 2024. Photo by by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Police officers search the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Rescuers operate excavators in search of victims at the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Uganda Red Cross volunteers move the body of a victim retrieved from a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Rescuers work at the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Uganda Red Cross volunteers and other rescuers work at the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

Landslide At Garbage Dump Kills At Least 21 - Kampala

This photo shows the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on August 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 21, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

(240812) -- KAMPALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers operate excavators in search of victims at the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on Aug. 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 18, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

(240812) -- KAMPALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on Aug. 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 18, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

UGANDA-KAMPALA-GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE-SEARCH

(240812) -- KAMPALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers search the site of a landslide at Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda on Aug. 11, 2024. The death toll of the garbage dump landslide in Kampala city's Kawempe Division, central Uganda, has climbed to 18, said Lillian Aber, the minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Sunday. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM