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Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Feb 06, 2026

Uganda: Hon. John Mulimba Hosts Sahrawi Ambassador Seddiki Nafaa on African-Led Peace and Multilateral Diplomacy

Republic to Uganda, in a bilateral meeting focused on regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts

Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and as a constructive tool for peace building across the African continent. This commitment was underscored when the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba, hosted H.E. Seddiki Nafaa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Jan 29, 2026

Uganda: Post Election Assault on Political Opposition

End harassment, Hold Those Responsible to Account

Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party since presidential elections took place on January 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have conducted mass arrests of National Unity Platform supporters and forcibly disappeared two senior leaders, who remain missing. Since January 15, the military has laid siege to…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 22, 2026

Uganda: Finance Ministry projects increased revenue for next financial year

The minister also presented URA’s budget estimates for financial year 2026/2027 that stand at Shs877.296 billion for activities that will support increased domestic revenue and improved institutional coordination, management and reporting

Uganda’s revenue projection for the coming financial year 2026/2027 is estimated at over Shs40 trillion, according to State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi. The minister made the revelation while appearing before the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development chaired by Hon. Amos…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jan 19, 2026

President El-Sisi Speaks with Uganda’s President Museveni

The Ugandan President expressed his profound appreciation for President El-Sisi’s congratulations

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Museveni. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President El-Sisi extended his congratulations to President Museveni, on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term. The President reaffirmed that this…

Source: African Union (AU) | Jan 18, 2026

Chairperson of African Union Commission commends the conduct of elections in Uganda and congratulates President Yoweri Museveni on re-election

The Chairperson further reiterates the commitment of the African Union Commission to continue to support the promotion of democracy and effective governance in the continent

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, commends the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulates H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on 15 January 2026. The Chairperson expresses sincere appreciation to H.E…

Source: Amnesty International | Jan 15, 2026

Uganda: Authorities must urgently lift internet restrictions ahead of crucial election day

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda NGO Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts

In response to the Uganda Communication Commission’s (UCC) decision to indefinitely suspend internet services and certain mobile phone services ahead of tomorrow’s high stakes general election, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s East and Southern Africa Regional Director said: “This indefinite internet shutdown is a brazen attack on the right to freedom of expression which includes access to information. It is especially alarming coming as it does just before a crucial election already marred by massive repression and an unprecedented crackdown on opposition parties and…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Jan 15, 2026

Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights

Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity

Ugandan authorities should immediately restore internet access and refrain from imposing blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten election integrity, Human Rights Watch said today. “Uganda’s constitution and international human rights obligations guarantee access to information and freedom of expression, rights that are especially critical to protect during election periods,”…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Jan 14, 2026

Uganda: Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections

The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations

On January 12, 2026, days before Uganda’s national elections on January 15, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least 10 nongovernmental organizations to immediately cease their operations indefinitely. The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations. The bureau stated it is “in receipt of intelligence information” that…

Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) | Jan 12, 2026

Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) partner to promote the sustainable development of coffee production in Africa

The partnership with Generali is a strong example of how public and private actors can join forces to make this transformation a reality

Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have today signed a joint declaration under the ACT Programme (Advancing Climate-Resilience and Transformation in African Coffee) to promote sustainable coffee production in Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen international partnerships and technical cooperation to improve socio-economic conditions, enhance climate resilience,…

Source: Amnesty International | Jan 05, 2026

Uganda: Authorities subjecting opposition supporters to “brutal campaign of repression” ahead of elections

According to multiple sources including the NUP and an independent civil society organization, over 400 people have been arrested for attending rallies in different parts of the country, or for being perceived to be supporters of the NUP

Ugandan security forces have unlawfully targeted opposition rallies with unnecessary and excessive force and arbitrary arrests, and subjected some attendees to torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. The organization has documented incidents in which security officers launched tear gas at peaceful crowds in Kawempe and Iganga, and pepper-sprayed…

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