Museveni’s Brother Says Besigye Nearly Died
Gen. Salim Saleh, Uganda's president's brother, says he found jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye almost dead. Besigye's side denies any...
November 2, 2026Section
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The Big Read: Today in Uganda
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 2, 4:30 AM ET.
Uganda Weighs Power Sharing With OppositionReports say Gen. Salim Saleh urges Uganda power sharing between the ruling party and opposition, but detainees and a referendum demand cloud the talks.
Sun 3:47 AM ET
- Uganda Troops Leave Somalia After 19 Years
Uganda's army chief said on 29 October that its troops have started leaving Somalia, as UN support for the African Union force against al-Shabaab shrinks.
Mon 2:39 AM ET
- Museveni’s Brother Says Besigye Nearly Died
President Museveni's brother says he moved jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye to a clinic after finding him almost dead.
Mon 4:06 AM ET
Uganda Troops Leave Somalia After 19 Years
Uganda troops have begun leaving Somalia after nearly 20 years, weakening the African Union force that fights al-Shabaab, a US...
November 2, 2026
Uganda Weighs Power Sharing With Opposition
Reports say Gen. Salim Saleh urges Uganda power sharing between the ruling party and opposition, but detainees and a referendum...
November 1, 2026
Who Runs Uganda’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026
The Uganda economy runs through the Finance Ministry, the central bank, the state oil company, MTN, Airtel and Stanbic. See...
October 31, 2026
Museveni Succession Paper Tabled on 27 Oct
The Museveni succession paper was tabled at a closed party meeting on 27 October, and his son Muhoozi told his...
October 31, 2026
Uganda Signs US$54M Kabalega Airport Deal
Uganda signed a Shs232 billion (about US$54 million) deal for a new Kabalega Airport terminal, due before the 2027 Africa...
October 31, 2026
Uganda Inflation Hits 5.8% on Weak Shilling
Uganda inflation jumped to 5.8% in October 2026 from 4.6% in September, as food prices and a weaker shilling pushed...
October 30, 2026
Gulf Took 53.8% of Uganda August Exports
Uganda sent 53.8% of its exports to the Middle East in August 2026, mostly gold sold to the UAE. China,...
October 28, 2026
Uganda Energy Dollar Demand Hits US$620M
Uganda energy dollar demand reached US$620 million in three months, the finance minister told Parliament, as the shilling slides and...
October 28, 2026