Uganda

Thousands in need of assistance in Ugandan refugee settlement - MSF

Since August 2022 and the closure of a transit camp in Kisoro, 30,000 people from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrived in Nakivale settlement in Uganda. Those arriving have fled fighting linked to the resurgence of the M23 armed group in North Kivu, DRC.

Dozen killed in a fighting in Barawe as clan-based conflict escalates in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A heavy gunfight broke out on Monday afternoon in the coastal town of Barawe in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, resulting in more than 10 deaths and multiple injuries, according to local sources.

IGAD and WFP Consult on Water Resource Management for Fragile Food Systems

(NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership with the World Food Programme yesterday inaugurated a consultative symposium on water resources management for food and nutrition security.

Uganda initiates inquiry after deadly al-Shabaab raid on Somalia's Buulo Mareer army base

KAMPALA, Uganda (HORN OBSERVER) President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda expressed his dismay over the deadly assault carried out by al-Shabaab on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia on Friday.

IRC warns of alarming increase in acute malnutrition cases in Uganda's refugee settlements

Kampala, Uganda, May 17, 2023 — Ahead of World Nutrition Day on May 28th, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning about the dire consequences of acute malnutrition - the most life-threatening form of malnutrition - on women and children in Uganda's refugee settlements, where the number…

ATMIS commends outgoing UPDF troops for distinguished service in Somalia

Mogadishu– The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has commended outgoing Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) troops for their distinguished and steadfast service to the peace support mission in Somalia.

Comrades Forever: Uganda's Military Pledges Support For Russia and Defend President Putin

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held discussion with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa summit in Sochi, that was on 23 October 2019. The transcript made, available on the official website, Russia and Uganda planned sharing a common task: to…

Somalia: ATMIS hosts iftar dinner for FGS and partners

Mogadishu, Somalia – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) yesterday hosted a Ramadan iftar dinner for its key partners in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.

Somali President meets his Ugandan counterpart in Entebbe - SONNA

Kampala, (Horn Observer)-: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with his Ugandan counterpart, HE Yoweri Museveni, today at the State House Entebbe. They discussed issues of mutual concern, including an upcoming conference of troop-contributing countries in…

New batch of personnel from Uganda's Formed Police Unit arrive in Somalia

Mogadishu – Uganda has deployed a new contingent of police personnel to serve under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). 144 officers arrived in Mogadishu on Wednesday and were received by senior ATMIS police officers. They joined an advance team of 16 other officers who arrived…