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About AllAfrica Uganda
AllAfrica Uganda is part of AllAfrica Global Media, a multi-media content service provider and the largest distributor of African news worldwide. AllAfrica Global Media is the successor to Africa News Service and operates from offices in several African cities and Washington, D.C. The company aggregates and produces news from over 100 African news organizations and its own reporters.
AllAfrica is rated as 'Least Biased' with 'High factual reporting' and a 'High Credibility rating' by Media Bias/Fact Check, attributed to its balanced and diverse story selection, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-check record. The platform explicitly states it publishes news and views from a wide spectrum, including 'vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons'. However, the media environment in Uganda, where AllAfrica distributes content, is classified as 'not-free' and authoritarian. Reporters Without Borders ranked Uganda 143rd out of 180 in the 2025 Press Freedom Index, noting that journalists face intimidation and violence. Freedom House also classifies Uganda as 'Not Free', highlighting legal and extralegal harassment and state violence against civil society and media. While AllAfrica itself maintains high credibility, the content it aggregates from Ugandan sources may reflect the pressures and self-censorship prevalent in Uganda's restrictive
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Outlets in Uganda often work under tighter political or legal limits than in countries ranked as fully free for press. We keep each headline's original tone on purpose, so you can see how stories are usually framed for domestic readers.
Uganda's Sickle Cell Patients At Risk As Asthma Goes Undetected
- A 16-year-old girl with sickle cell disease in Uganda was misdiagnosed with a chest infection for two weeks. - Asthma was eventually identified through a spirometry test, highlighting a diagnostic o…
Museveni hails passage of Sovereignty Bill, calls it landmark for self-determination
- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni praised Parliament for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. - Museveni described the bill as a crucial step for self-determination and defended it agai…
Museveni Chairs Final 'Cabinet of Fishermen' Meeting, Hails Uganda's Middle-Income Milestone
- President Yoweri Museveni chaired the final cabinet meeting of his outgoing government, dubbed the "Cabinet of Fishermen." - He praised the ministers for their role in achieving Uganda's middle-inco…
Uganda's Ntungamo Imposes Foot-and-Mouth Disease Quarantine, Closes Livestock Markets
- Ntungamo District in Uganda has imposed a one-month quarantine and closed livestock markets to contain a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. - The quarantine, effective immediately until May 27, …
Heartbreak Driving Surge in Cardiac Cases As Ugandan Experts Raise Alarm
- Ugandan health experts are alarmed by a rise in heart complications, identifying emotional stress and heartbreak as significant triggers beyond traditional risk factors. - Cardiovascular disease, th…
FDC Raises Alarm Over 'Contradictions' in Government Position On Sovereignty Bill
- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Uganda has expressed strong concerns regarding alleged inconsistencies in the government's stance on the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. - FDC…
Uganda's Bobi Wine: On the Books (And Songs) That Shape His Politics
- Ugandan music star and political leader Bobi Wine, now in exile, frames his movement as a "people power" struggle for democratic transition. - He is a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni's reg…
Uganda MP Slams Sovereignty Bill as Ill-Timed and Constitutionally Flawed
- Member of Parliament Eddie Kwizera has criticized the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, calling its timing and formulation flawed. - Kwizera urged the government to withdraw the bill for…
Uganda Seeks Shs 600 Billion for Vaccine City, President Pledges Support
- Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) seeks Shs 600 billion to establish a vaccine and pharmaceutical city. - The proposed facility aims to boost local vaccine production and r…
Uganda Defends Sovereignty Bill Against Foreign Interference Claims
- Uganda's Minister of State for ICT, Godfrey Kabbyanga, defended the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. - Kabbyanga stated the bill aims to prevent foreign interference in Uganda's domest…
Uganda's Sovereignty Bill Deemed 'Unnecessary' by Critic, Sparks Parliamentary Debate
- Former presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa criticized the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, calling it 'unnecessary'. - Munyagwa suggested amending the existing Anti-Money Laundering Act ins…
28 Arrested in Uganda Illegal Mining Crackdown; 25 Suspects Are Rwandan Nationals
- Ugandan police arrested 28 individuals for illegal mining at the Kirwa Wolfram Mines in Kisoro District. - Twenty-five of the arrested suspects are Rwandan nationals accused of entering Uganda illeg…
Uganda Cabinet to Finalize Sovereignty Bill Ahead of Parliamentary Readings
- Uganda's Cabinet will convene to finalize the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, before crucial parliamentary readings. - The bill aims to prevent external influence on Uganda's governance and po…
Ugandan Oil Sector Players Defend Continued Local Skilling Amid Job Concerns
- Ugandan oil and gas companies are continuing to train local workers in sector-specific skills, despite concerns about future job availability as major construction phases conclude. - Companies and t…
Uganda Grants Expanded Regulatory Powers to Petroleum Authority Under New Policy
- Uganda has launched its National Petroleum Policy 2025, establishing a new regulatory framework for its oil and gas sector as it prepares for crude oil production. - The new policy significantly exp…
Uganda: Parliament Committee Clashes Over Sovereignty Bill Amendments
- Ugandan MPs debated the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, clashing with government officials over proposed amendments. - Key concerns included the definition of 'agent of a foreigner,' potential for a…
Uganda: President Museveni Clarifies Sovereignty Bill, Assures Investors
- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni clarified the intent of the proposed Sovereignty Bill, aiming to quell public anxiety. - He stated the bill focuses on protecting Uganda's right to policy decision-…
PWDs in Kabale Cry Out Over Eviction, Warn of Return to Street Begging
- People with physical disabilities in Kabale, Uganda, face eviction from their long-standing vending site in Kikungiri. - The group, relying on handicraft sales for income, warns that relocation with…
Ntungamo Faces Rising HIV, TB Burden As Rights Body Probes Barriers to Care
- Ntungamo District in Uganda faces a growing dual public health crisis with HIV/Aids prevalence at 6% and sustained Tuberculosis transmission. - Over 300 new HIV infections are recorded quarterly, wi…
Flood Victims Storm Naguru Police Headquarters Over Delayed Compensation
- Traders affected by last year's Kampala floods protested at Naguru Police Headquarters demanding delayed compensation. - They sought the Inspector General of Police's help to expedite funds promised…
Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive
- President Museveni signed the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, enhancing worker protections in Uganda. - The new law formally recognizes domestic workers and strengthens safeguards against exploita…
Museveni Signs Landmark Copyright Law to Boost Earnings for Creators and Curb Piracy
- President Museveni signed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, overhauling Uganda's intellectual property framework. - The new law aims to strengthen creator protections, imp…
Bunyoro Leaders Urge Uganda Govt to Prioritize Women's Empowerment Amid Development Concerns
- Bunyoro Kingdom leaders in Uganda are pressuring the government to prioritize women's empowerment. - They highlighted issues like domestic violence, school dropout, and limited healthcare access, ur…
Uganda Launches Ambitious 2030 Plan to Eliminate Malaria, Targeting Zero Deaths
- Uganda has launched a new strategic plan aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030, targeting zero deaths and a 75% reduction in cases. - The plan acknowledges Uganda's significant burden of malaria, rank…
Akena Returns With Win in President's Cup
- Ugandan national golf team player Joseph Reagan Akena won the President's Cup at Entebbe Club. - Akena defeated Samuel Bazaale in a close match-play final and expressed his satisfaction with the vic…
Govt to Eastern Region Traders - Register Your Business
- The Ugandan government is urging businesses in the Eastern Region to register with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). - Registration is crucial for taxation, government collections, and…