Tag Archives: terrorism

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Makindye West MP Aloysius Allan Ssewanyana has been charged afresh for terrorism. Ssewanyana and four others — Sserwadda Mike, Kanyike Jackson, Bull Wamala, and John Mugerwa — were on Monday arraigned before The International Crimes Division (ICD) Judge Alice Komuhangi Khauka following an amended charge …

Upcoming regional meeting highlights need for implementation of Risk Based Approach from a CSO perspective COMMENT | ERIC ODONGO |  Uganda will next month host the 49th Task Force of Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). This event highlights the need for increased transparency …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has assured Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of support towards the fight against terrorism. Sylvia Kabaki, acting UNOCT head of the Nairobi Programme Office, said fighting violent extremism requires sustainable engagement and continuous learning within strategic communications. “I …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A group of 298 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have completed counter-terrorism training at Nakasongola School of Defense and Intelligence. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who presided over the pass out of the 298 plus 58 Special tactics warriors at the School of Defence, Intelligence …

Terrorism charges and new questions for Uganda Kenya relations ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Thirty six activists of the Forum for Democratic Change who were arrested in Kenya on July 23 are facing terrorism charges in a baffling development that puts Kenya-Uganda relations under scrutiny. They were remanded to Luzira Prison …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 36 members from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism. The group, comprising 34 men and 2 women, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Elias …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people accused of terrorism have asked High Court International Crimes Division Judge Andrew Bashaijja to compel prison authorities to take them to hospital for medical examination and treatment. Through their lawyer Zephania Zzimbe, the group including Ibrah Muwonge commonly known as Kimbowa Ibrah, Mustafa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed nine suspects to stand trial for their alleged involvement in the manufacture and detonation of 2021 Kampala twin bombings at CPS and IPS building. On Tuesday, Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire ordered that the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed nine suspects to the High Court to face trial on terrorism charges. The suspects are Moses Katende, Abdul Latif, Adam Goloba, Pyzo Musana, Aida Nakamatte, Rahma Namuganza, Rahuma Namara, Hafuswa Namwase, and one  Kabwiso. They reportedly …

Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on the United Nations to be more practical in supporting Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, in view of the rippling effect on global peace, displacements of people, and rising poverty. In a press release issued by the Presidency on …