Ugandan military officer and political figure
Uganda's President Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term amid heavy security in Kampala. He has urged citizens to pursue wealth creation and productivity, while opponents allege irregularities in the vote. The inauguration follows a January election that Museveni has won with over 70% of the vote, with the term lasting until 2031.
Uganda has sworn in President Yoweri Museveni for a seventh term after winning the January vote with about 72%. The ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds signals continuity in leadership, but observers say the election was marred by tensions, internet blackouts, and crackdowns on opposition. Analysts expect ongoing influence over Uganda’s political future and potential questions about succession.
Parliament’s impeachment committee has resolved to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent interdict to halt its work on the Phala Phala report. Ramaphosa seeks to revive the report’s legal status after a Constitutional Court ruling, while the committee and key parties push forward. The High Court will consider orders to pause parliamentary proceedings as the process resumes.
Ugandan opposition figure Erias Lukwago has been abducted by soldiers as he prepared to serve a court summons on army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He is facing treason-related charges while his ally Besigye remains in detention. Rights groups demand accountability and respect for due process as authorities navigate arrest procedures.
Besigye has collapsed in court while objecting to representation; he is unconscious in ICU as authorities face calls for transparency and access to medical care. Reports from multiple outlets say his health is critical, with family urging treatment by private physicians and calls for official updates from the government and judiciary.
The statue of Yonatan Netanyahu holding an assault rifle has been unveiled in Entebbe by Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with Israeli attendees. The ceremony highlights evolving Uganda-Israel ties since the 1976 Entebbe raid, despite historical tensions with Idi Amin. Multiple outlets provide corroborating details on the ceremony and context.