South Sudan denies presence of Uganda troops in its territory

Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) troops [Photo: courtesy] JUBA – South Sudanese officials on Tuesday denied the presence of Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) troops in the country, despite claims from Uganda’s army chief that a special force had …

Uganda deploys special forces to Juba as Kiir-Machar fued intensifies

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 – Uganda has deployed special forces to Juba in support of South Sudanese President Salva Kiir’s administration as tensions rise between him and First Vice President Riek Machar. Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi …

Uganda deploys troops to Juba to ‘secure’ Kiir

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni [File: Hajarah Nalwadda/AP Photo]JUBA — Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said on Monday it has deployed special forces to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, to “secure’ …

Liberty Expands to Uganda & Rwanda

Liberty is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest offices in Uganda & Rwanda, marking an exciting expansion into two of East Africa’s most breathtaking and diverse destinations. This new venture will be led by Dancan Kiiza as CEO. With over 15 …

Uganda: Police to roll out phase III of national CCTV system

Uganda deploys special forces in South Sudan capital

Nairobi — Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan’s capital Juba to “secure it”, Uganda’s military chief said on Tuesday, as tensions between South Sudan’s president and first vice-president stoke fears of a return to civil war. A Ugandan …

Uganda deploys forces to South Sudan as civil war fears grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation. Ugandan special forces have …

FDIs in East Africa at risk as corruption in Uganda comes under global scrutiny

Vasundhara Oswal was detained for more than 72 hours. Her family, big investors, are re-evaluating their commitments in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The investment climate in East Africa is undergoing scrutiny as concerns emerge regarding …

Uganda army deploys troops to South Sudan capital

JUBA FILE - South Sudan's president Salva Kiir, left, and vice-president Riek Machar, right, shake hands after meetings in Juba, South Sudan, on Oct. 20, 2019, to discuss outstanding issues to the peace deal. Ugandan special forces have been deployed …

Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow 

Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan as fears grow that the country could descend into civil war. Kampala’s military chief announced on Tuesday that the troops had been sent to help “secure” Juba, the capital of Uganda’s northern neighbour. …