Yoweri Museveni

The tortured bodies of 20 women have been recovered in Wakiso district since May.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 18, 2017

President Museveni also wrote a letter to top security officials warning against the use of torture.

Elsa Buchanan May 17, 2017

Three years after Uganda's anti-gay law was dropped discrimination is still widespread.

Elsa Buchanan May 17, 2017

Controversial activist Nyanzi was back in court after calling president Yoweri Museveni a 'pair of buttocks'.

Elsa Buchanan May 10, 2017

Interview has sent social media into overdrive as Ugandan president talks of his legacy.

Elsa Buchanan May 02, 2017

Uganda's progressive system of accommodating refugees is on the brink of "explosive" collapse

David Sim Apr 12, 2017

Controversial scholar criticised First Lady Janet Museveni over sanitary pads for poor Ugandan girls.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 07, 2017

Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi met Museveni at the end of her visit to Uganda.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 02, 2017

Opposition fears that Muhoozi Kainerugaba's positioning for top seat could spark violence in Uganda.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 11, 2017

Mumbere was charged with murder in the Rwenzori region.

Staff Reporter Nov 30, 2016

Basic rights are consistently violated and security forces continue to use 'excessive force and torture'.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 03, 2016

Shutdown follows intense clashes between police and students, who were protesting a lecturers' strike.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 02, 2016

After Burundi and South Africa, Gambia is latest to leave the ICC which investigates war and genocide crimes

Elsa Buchanan Oct 26, 2016

MP Betty Nambooze is behind a controversial bill to control the mainly illegal supply and consumption of alcohol.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 17, 2016

"Time is now of the essence. It's becoming our worst enemy. We don't have much time left," says ex-finance minister.

Romil Patel Oct 06, 2016

Police claims Besigye was arrested as a 'preventive measure' - his supporters say he was 'brutally abducted'.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 03, 2016

Talks to end Burundi crisis which has rocked the country for around 18 months have stalled.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 20, 2016

25 women protesting peacefully against proposed amendments to Uganda's Constitution detained Tuesday

Elsa Buchanan Sep 14, 2016

Leader has 'three year plan' to illegally stay in power and 'install dictatorship'.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 09, 2016

Uganda, after sending troops to support government, said arms embargo would weaken army after latest violence.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 19, 2016

FDC leader asked for a speedy trial of his much-delayed treason case.

Elsa Buchanan Jul 13, 2016

Commemorative event marking death of Netanyahu's brother overshadowed by 'gaffe'.

Paul Wright Jul 06, 2016

Dr Besigye, a long-time rival of President Museveni, has been repeatedly beaten, hospitalised and jailed.

Elsa Buchanan Jul 01, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: FDC urges for sanctions, embargo over 'trumped-up' charges imposed on leader Kizza Besigye.

Elsa Buchanan May 18, 2016

Besigye was arrested after mock swearing-in ceremony in which he declared himself Uganda's president.

Elsa Buchanan May 18, 2016

Omar al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide in Darfur.

Elsa Buchanan May 12, 2016

Annan encouraged leaders to step down to stop contributing to conflicts on the continent.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 19, 2016

FDC candidate Besigye has been arrested six times in ten days and is currently under house arrest.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 26, 2016

Museveni wins 60.8% of the vote while rival Kizza Besigye claims 35.4% of the vote.

Romil Patel Feb 20, 2016

Violence has erupted in Uganda's capital Kampala. Police responded tp protests with tear gas and bullets.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 19, 2016