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General Court Martial Conducts Trials on Maj. Steven Oluka and Maj. Zadock Obor over UPDF Base Attack

A General Court Martial (GCM) legal team, under the leadership of Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe, is conducting trials in Somalia for UPDF personnel alleged to have committed capital offenses. Two senior officers, Maj. Steven Oluka and Maj. Zadock Obor, are facing charges related to cowardice in action. President Museveni expressed his views on the situation and praised the UPDF’s response to an attack on the Buulo Mareer base. The GCM is in Somalia to handle cases involving the UPDF Act, and the trials will last for two weeks.

Belgian Coach Paul Put Takes Over as Head Coach of Uganda Cranes

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Belgian coach Paul Put as the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes. Put, known for his successful coaching career in Africa, has signed a two-year contract and will succeed Morley Byekwaso. He has previously coached national teams such as Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, and Burkina Faso

Kira Road Police Station Launches Child-Friendly Space with Australian Aid Support

Kira Road Police Station in Uganda inaugurated a Child-Friendly Space in collaboration with VIVA Uganda, CRANE, and Australian Aid. This initiative, attended by Australian Ambassador Luke Williams and other dignitaries, aims to provide a nurturing environment for children who may have contact with the police or legal system.

X runs ‘timeline takeover’ ad promoting anti-trans film

Thursday on X (Twitter), all users saw the same pinned topic under the “What’s happening?” sidebar. As part of a “timeline takeover” — which gives advertisers “priority access to logged-in users’ first impression of the day” — conservative media nonprofit PragerU is promoting the hashtag “#DETRANS” to advertise its new film about “the stories of detransitioners.”

President Museveni Meets Venezuelan Envoys to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Venezuelan envoysH.E Yvan Gil Pinto and Hon. Yuri Pimentel Moura, to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. President Museveni expressed gratitude to President Nicolas Maduro for sending the envoys and praised Venezuela’s stand against foreign aggression. He highlighted Africa’s journey to independence and economic integration and emphasized the importance of collaboration.

Uganda’s Readiness for Hosting 2024 NAM and G77 Summits

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is training officers for the upcoming G77 and Non-Aligned Movement summits in Uganda. Uganda will host the 19th NAM Summit and G77 Summit in 2024. The training ensures officers are well-prepared for these events.

AFDB Approves Sh5b for Uganda-Kenya Expressway Project

The African Development Bank has granted a $1.4 million (sh5.2b)grant to the East African Community for a feasibility study on the Kisumu-Kisian-Busitema-Busia Expressway. This project is part of the Northern Corridor, which plays a vital role in transporting cargo to landlocked EAC Partner States.

ATMIS Intensifies Operations in Somalia Against al-Shabab

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has resumed joint military operations with Somali security forces after a three-month technical pause in its troop drawdown. They are intensifying efforts to combat al-Shabab and ensure stability, despite weather-related challenges. ATMIS is on track to gradually withdraw its forces over the next 14 months, with full withdrawal by the end of 2024.

Ending Reliance on Kenya: UNOC to Control Uganda’s Fuel Imports

Proposed bill in Parliament titled “The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill 2023” that aims to grant the Uganda National Oil Company Ltd (UNOC) exclusive authority to supply petroleum products to licensed oil marketing companies in Uganda. The new policy is aligned with a Cabinet resolution to ensure stable oil supply and prices, with UNOC set to become the exclusive fuel supplier starting in January 2024.