The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on January 15, 2026. In a statement on January 17, Youssouf expressed sincere appreciation to
President William Ruto has broken his silence on President Yoweri Museveni’s remarks about Uganda’s desire for access to the Indian Ocean and alleged “war threats,”. Speaking in Tororo, Ruto said the media has tried to create an impression that Uganda needs to access the sea by all means. He stated that Kenya and Uganda are
On the evening of September 22, 2025, the United States Embassy in Uganda issued a security alert urging American citizens living in or visiting the country to exercise heightened caution. The warning comes ahead of the presidential candidate nomination period, scheduled for September 23 and 24, 2025. Crime and Safety Concerns According to the Embassy,