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Aug 29, 2026
Crowned at age 3 and passed away at 34: King of Uganda has died
World

Crowned at age 3 and passed away at 34: King of Uganda has died

Oyo Nyimba was crowned King of the Kingdom of Toro in 1995 after his father's death, when he was only 3 years old. In Uganda, there are traditional kingdoms whose political power is symbolic, but their cultural and social influence is significant. Will there be an heir to the royal house?

Aug 24, 2026
08:19Now14
Uganda and Burundi discuss participation in international force in Gaza
Security

Uganda and Burundi discuss participation in international force in Gaza

Senior military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss the possibility of deploying soldiers in the Gaza Strip as part of the planned international force, AP reported today (Monday).

Aug 6, 2026
Uganda approves deployment of military forces to Gaza
Security

Uganda approves deployment of military forces to Gaza

The Ugandan parliament approved the deployment of a military force as part of a peacekeeping mission in the Gaza Strip, following a personal request from Donald Trump to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. "We excel at peacekeeping missions in Somalia and Congo, we will handle the mission," said a military spokesperson.

Aug 5, 2026
Footballer murdered in Kampala suburb after being beaten with stones
Crime

Footballer murdered in Kampala suburb after being beaten with stones

Uganda mourns the death of David Owori, captain of the national champion SC Villa, who was brutally attacked in the capital. "He was a leader and a key player in the team," the club stated.

Aug 4, 2026
15:03Maariv
How did Netanyahu react to the statue of Yoni in Entebbe? The artist reveals details
World

How did Netanyahu react to the statue of Yoni in Entebbe? The artist reveals details

Artist Itay Zalait, who created the memorial to Yoni Netanyahu in Entebbe, discusses the project's origins, messages from the Netanyahu family, and the controversy over credit.

Aug 1, 2026
Sculptor of Uganda Monument: "Protest Against the Prime Minister? Yoni Netanyahu Was an Israeli Hero"
Culture

Sculptor of Uganda Monument: "Protest Against the Prime Minister? Yoni Netanyahu Was an Israeli Hero"

Artist Itay Zalait, known for his protest sculptures against Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the creation of the Yoni Netanyahu monument in Uganda. He emphasized that commemorating an Israeli hero does not conflict with his critical artistic work.

At the site of his death: Yoni Netanyahu's statue unveiled in Entebbe
Security

At the site of his death: Yoni Netanyahu's statue unveiled in Entebbe

The Ugandan army commander unveiled a monument honoring Yoni Netanyahu at the old Entebbe airport terminal. The statue stands at the site where the commander of the 1976 hostage rescue operation was killed, marking a gesture of strengthened ties with Israel.

Jul 30, 2026
07:57Walla
Dictator's grandson disqualified after headbutting opponent, responds with accusations
Sport

Dictator's grandson disqualified after headbutting opponent, responds with accusations

Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, grandson of dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from his Commonwealth Games bout after headbutting his English opponent. Abdul claimed the judges were biased against him as a "black African."

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