Politics Aug 28 What to know about the Trump administration’s plan to deport migrants to Africa By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Nation Aug 27 Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the U.S., hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda Administration officials have said he's part of the dangerous MS-13 gang, an allegation Abrego Garcia denies. His lawyers are fighting the deportation efforts in court, arguing he has the right to express fear of persecution and torture in Uganda. By Michael Kunzelman, Ben Finley, Associated Press
World Aug 26 Opposition in Uganda questions deal to receive deportees from the U.S. like Abrego Garcia Ugandan officials have shared few details but have said they prefer deportees of African origin without criminal records. By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press
Politics Aug 23 Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after his release from jail Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, according to a Saturday court filing. By Travis Loller, Associated Press
Arts May 10 Watch 5:06 ‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life Photography is known for its power to capture a singular moment in one frame. But collectively, and as time passes, photos can take on much more meaning. Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine used a chance encounter with a photographer in… By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert
Mar 11 Ugandan special forces deploy to South Sudan to protect government as civil war fears grow By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 30 Nurse dies from Ebola in Uganda as country declares first virus outbreak since 2022, health ministry says By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press A Ugandan health official says a nurse in the capital, Kampala, has died of Ebola, in the first recorded fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023… Continue reading
Nov 28 After landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda, the death toll rises to at least 15 By Associated Press Uganda police say that 15 injured people had been rescued and admitted to Buluganya Health Center. Local media reports say authorities expect the death toll could rise to 30. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 7:04 Musician Jon Muq’s improbable journey from Uganda to Austin By Tom Casciato, Anne Azzi Davenport There are a lot of paths young musicians can take to produce their first album. But few, if any, have taken one like Jon Muq. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 05 Uganda Olympic runner’s horrific killing is the latest in violence against female athletes in Kenya By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Cheptegei, who was 33, was from Uganda and competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month ago. Continue reading