The Standard News (Uganda)
Security
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361UPDF Graduates 614 Instructors, Warns Against Negligence
The Deputy Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, issued a stern warning to soldiers against negligent behaviour, emphasizing the critical...
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424Gen Muhoozi Advocates for Term Limits, Efficiency in UPDF
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned military commanders against office comfortability because being appointed in a given...
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344Court Martial Rejects Bail Pleas for Olivia Lutaaya, 27 Other NUP Affiliates – See Why
The General Court Martial has delivered a blow to Olivia Lutaaya and 27 other political detainees associated with the Opposition National Unity...
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3.5KParliament Approves Significant Salary Increase for UPDF Officers
In a move aimed at bolstering the welfare of Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a substantial budget of...
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256Blinken In Israel to Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv on Friday in a high-stakes attempt to secure a...
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1.6KTop 10 African Countries with the Largest Defence Budgets in 2024
From the northern reaches of Africa to its western shores, countries across the continent grapple with a diverse array of security challenges....
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902Top 10 African Countries with the Largest Military Aircraft Fleets in 2024
In Africa, military aircraft have evolved into vital components of the continent’s security framework since the mid-20th century, offering crucial capabilities for...
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403Rowdy Scenes in Masaka as NUP Supporters Clash Over Party Campaigns
Tensions escalated in Masaka city as Anti-riot Police resorted to teargas to disperse rowdy National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters embroiled in...
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398UPDF Kills Top ADF Rebel, Recovers Weapons as Hunt For Remnants Intensifies
In a collaborative effort, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Forces of Congo (FARDC) successfully...
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546Okoth-Ochola Quits Uganda Police Force After 38 Years of Service
Following a 38-year tenure with the Uganda Police Force, Martins Okoth-Ochola has announced his retirement. Ochola, who has served as the Inspector...
