South Sudan sent an official protest letter Monday to Uganda after a Ugandan minister's remarks called their country a failed state. The South Sudan foreign ministry demanded an apology from Uganda through its embassy in Juba. They expressed anger about comments from Children Affairs Minister Balaam Barugahara that spread on social media since April 12.
The letter said South Sudan felt outraged because these comments damaged relations between what they called sisterly nations. Barugahara had claimed during a press briefing that people in South Sudan can just buy military ranks, unlike Uganda. He mentioned specific areas like Konyo Konyo or Sherikat, where he said people declare themselves generals after purchasing medals.
The Ugandan...
Doctors Without Borders closed their hospital in South Sudan after armed men attacked it Sunday. The medical group had to stop working at the only hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, when dozens of armed men threatened staff members before stealing medical supplies.
MSF said patients started running away from the hospital as violence came closer to Ulang town. More than 100 people were getting treatment including emergency care, pregnancy services, and help for children. The medical organization evacuated its teams because they feared more violence might happen.
This attack follows earlier problems in the area. Armed men reportedly attacked two MSF boats carrying staff members last January. That incident forced them to stop all...
The Southern African Development Community rejected claims from M23 rebels about its peacekeeping forces fighting alongside government troops in eastern Congo. SADC officials called these allegations false Monday after the rebel group said SADC soldiers joined attacks against them near Goma on April 11. The regional organization stated its mission never participated in such operations. SADC explained that its forces currently follow a planned withdrawal from Congo as directed by member countries. The regional bloc said it remains committed to peace talks held with M23 leaders late March.
SADC asked all parties involved to avoid spreading wrong information about the conflict. They urged everyone to help calm tensions in the troubled...
Kenya's Second Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sent Inspector General Douglas Kanja a harsh letter Monday claiming police helped with attempts to kill him. He said criminal groups had been working with police officers against him since late 2024. Gachagua accused security agencies of watching his movements through surveillance after his relationship with President William Ruto fell apart.
Their political alliance broke down when Gachagua publicly criticized Ruto's inner circle last year. Parliament removed him from office through impeachment on what he called fake charges. He described several violent incidents where his convoy faced attacks as officers stood watching without helping.
Gachagua warned these threats come from a plan...
Uganda tax officials won their case against TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda about a $14.4 billion tax bill. The Tax Appeals Tribunal decided that money paid to the company's Kenya branch counts as taxable services. TotalEnergies claimed these payments were just reimbursements for import costs. The tribunal disagreed, saying the fees were clearly for services provided by the Kenya office.
The company paid $5.54 per cubic meter of fuel to TotalEnergies Kenya. They argued that most of this money went to other companies like the Kenya Pipeline Company. The tribunal pointed to their service agreement, which called the entire amount a handling fee. They rejected the company's attempt to break down the charge into smaller parts after signing...
No gunshot residue found on Mrs. Katanga's hand, expert testifies.
The state's 13th witness in the Katanga murder trial testified Monday that samples from Molly Katanga's right hand did not contain gunshot residue. Dr. Jaffar Kisitu, a forensic chemist with Uganda Police, explained that true gunshot residue requires both diphenylamine and its breakdown products.
Defense attorney Elison Karuhanga pressed this point during cross-examination. He highlighted two swab samples from Mrs. Katanga's right hand - one tested negative, and the other showed incomplete chemical markers. Mrs. Katanga displayed her right hand in court, missing half her pinky finger, as Karuhanga emphasized the lack of gunshot residue evidence.
Earlier testimony had...
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda has called on political leaders to maintain peace during the upcoming election period. Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu urged politicians to avoid repeating the violence that marred the recent Kawempe Division North parliamentary by-election.
"Respect for one another should be promoted and character assassination eradicated. Even if you are from different political parties, you are still one," Archbishop Kaziimba said during Easter carols and Holy Communion prayers at Parliament on April 10, 2025. The service was attended by Members of Parliament, staff, and members of the public.
The Archbishop emphasized that good leadership means ensuring everyone feels victorious after debates. He...
Uganda's State House Health Monitoring Unit has arrested three health workers while investigating widespread problems in the Kisoro District's health department. The unit cited incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duty, and misappropriation of public funds among the issues crippling healthcare delivery.
Assistant Director Jorome Mpata Wagage announced the arrests of three officials: Julius Nshimigona from Nteko Health Centre III, Innocent Habomugisha from Gateriteri Health Centre III, and Abel Nkunda, Assistant Medical Stores Officer at Busanza Health Centre III.
Mpata accused district health leadership of abusing authority and engaging in conflicts of interest that benefited themselves and family members rather than patients...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met with approximately 200 government administrators at State House in Entebbe, urging them to tackle key issues hindering service delivery and social transformation. The officials, including Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks, and undersecretaries, had recently completed training at the National Leadership Institute.
President Museveni identified several "irritants" undermining public trust in government. He criticized the illegal practice of charging fees in government-aided schools, calling it a betrayal of Uganda's universal education policy. "The head teachers are sabotaging our free education program by imposing illegal charges on parents," Museveni said, questioning why political leaders...
