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Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Henry Oryem Okello, has warned that opposition leader Bobi Wine could face treason charges if he returns to the country, escalating tension between Kampala and European lawmakers preparing to host a debate on Uganda’s post‑election situation. Oryem’s remarks underscore the deepening political polarization following the disputed 15 January 2026 general election, in which President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner. Oryem Okello, a veteran diplomat and lawyer who has served as State Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2004, told local media over the weekend that the government views comments made by Wine at international…

In a moment that sent shockwaves through the NBS Frontline studio, veteran politician Miria Matembe once a minister under President Yoweri Museveni and now one of his most outspoken critics delivered a scathing indictment of Uganda’s mainstream media. With a steady gaze and unmistakable resolve, Matembe accused journalists of obsessing over political theatrics while the nation faces far graver realities. The evening’s discussion on NBS Television revolved around Yusuf Nsibambi, a former member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), crossing over to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Matembe bluntly dismissed the storyline as “silly,” arguing that such coverage…

Morocco is facing mounting international scrutiny and backlash over reports that large numbers of stray dogs are being killed across the kingdom, with critics saying the practice has escalated as the country prepares to co‑host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Animal welfare organizations and activists allege that hundreds of thousands of stray dogs are being taken off the streets and killed in ways they describe as inhumane and indiscriminate, including poisoning with strychnine, shooting, violent capture and abandonment in remote areas. These reports, compiled in a detailed dossier by the International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition…

The recent removal of street vendors from the central business district of Kampala is drawing scrutiny not just as an urban management exercise but as a move unfolding against a backdrop of political tension and contested electoral legitimacy. Last month’s January 15 presidential election saw long‑serving Yoweri Museveni declared the winner with more than 70 % of the vote, extending his rule into a seventh term, according to official results. The outcome was announced amid a tense campaign, internet disruptions and allegations of irregularities. Museveni’s main challenger, Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), rejected the results as fake and…

Kampala’s central business district was unusually clear of street vendors yesterday as the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), backed by police and enforcement teams, executed a directive to remove vendors, unplanned structures and informal stages from major roads, walkways and road reserves. The enforcement operation which began late Thursday evening after the expiry of a two-week ultimatum for traders to vacate public spaces saw makeshift stalls, wooden kiosks and goods displayed along busy routes dismantled and cleared. KCCA officials said the drive was aimed at restoring order, easing congestion, improving sanitation and safeguarding infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, State…

Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgium, the European Union and Benelux, Mirjam Blaak Sow, has been summoned by the European Parliament amid mounting political pressure following Uganda’s January 2026 general elections. The development comes in the wake of a formal petition and diplomatic lobbying efforts linked to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who has challenged the credibility of the 15 January polls and alleged widespread human rights violations in the aftermath of the vote. On 12 February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing concern over what it described as irregularities, intimidation, violence and restrictions on political actors during and after the elections.…

Thousands of human rights activists, dissidents and global policymakers are converging today (18 February 2026) in Geneva for the annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, a high-profile gathering held each year ahead of the main United Nations Human Rights Council session. Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, is scheduled to address the summit by video from Geneva, bringing international attention to Uganda’s political crisis following the disputed January general election and his ongoing standoff with state security forces. The Geneva Summit traditionally amplifies voices from repressive contexts and spotlights human rights abuses…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday used the commemoration of St Janani Luwum Day, observed annually on 16 February, to call on Ugandan leaders to pursue leadership through service and persuasion rather than coercion. Addressing thousands of worshippers, political figures and religious leaders at the burial site of the late Archbishop Janani Luwum in Mucwini, Kitgum District, Mr Museveni paid tribute to the Anglican prelate’s courage and ultimate sacrifice during the brutal regime of former dictator Idi Amin. The President, who was accompanied by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni, emphasised that leadership must be anchored in…

Former Kyenjojo District woman legislator Joyce Kwebiha Abwooli has died, family and local sources have confirmed. Ms Kwebiha, widely known in the area as “Maama Mission,” passed away on 16 February 2026 at Buhinga Hospital in Fort Portal City. Ms Joyce Kwebiha was a prominent figure in local politics, having served as woman Member of Parliament for Kyenjojo District in Uganda’s eighth Parliament. She ran as an independent candidate and was a respected voice during her term in the late 2000s. A long-time resident and influencer in the Rwenzori region, Ms Kwebiha was also the director of Kyenjojo Development Radio,…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed a leadership restructuring at Uganda Airlines, ordering the appointment of veteran aviation executive Girma Wake as acting chief executive officer to address what he described as management weaknesses at the national carrier. The directive was issued in a February 13, 2026 communication to Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala. In the directive, Girma Wake is expected to serve as consultant and interim CEO until a substantive chief executive is appointed, with government targeting July 2026 for completion of the recruitment process. The President said the move is intended to stabilise management and strengthen…