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Museveni to Probe Bukenya Son's Death

All Africa (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has praised the late son to Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya for his decision to join the army after completing his law degree.

Museveni calls energy bosses

New Vision (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday night summoned energy minister Hilary Onek and his permanent secretary (PS), Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, over the recent row about the Salim Saleh report.

Uganda: Museveni Warns On Alcohol

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has told Ugandans to stop drinking alcohol if they want to live healthy and productive lives."I am told men in rural areas drink alcohol a lot. What do people want from alcohol? How do you benefit from taking it?" Museveni wondered.

Mengo Wants Museveni-Kabaka Talks Made Public

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Lukiiko (Buganda parliament) yesterday demanded that the details of the talks between President Yoweri Museveni and the Kabaka be made public.

Museveni Hails China Over Aid

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chinese government for its aid programme for Africa, which includes $10b in concessionary loans. Meeting Chinese premier Wen Jiabao in Egypt on Sunday, Museveni said China can support projects like the hydro-power dam at Karuma and a toll road from Entebbe Airport to Uganda's business district, Kampala.

• Museveni hails China over aid - New Vision

Ugandan President Wooing Egyptian Investors

Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

President Yoweri Museveni has called on Egyptian businessmen to invest in gas and wind energy technologies especially in the areas around Lake Victoria and the North-eastern part of the country. President Museveni was meeting the Chief Executive Officer of Elsewedy Cables, Ahmed El Sewedy, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt on the sidelines of the 4th ministerial [...]

Museveni hails China over aid

New Vision (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Chinese government for its aid programme for Africa, which includes $10b in concessionary loans. Meeting Chinese premier Wen Jiabao in Egypt on Sunday, Museveni said China can support projects like the hydro-power dam at Karuma and a toll road from Entebbe Airport to Uganda's business district, Kampala.

Kony's mother is dead

New Vision (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

... despite her advice. He recounted that when Kony asked to meet his mother, he convinced President Yoweri Museveni to allow her travel to Garamba. He said the President, who was worried about Anek’s health, offered two PGB guards, a doctor and an assistant, Juliet Obina, to travel with the elderly lady. Ochora recalled that during the 12 days Anek spent with her son, she appealed to him to...

Uganda: Museveni Commends Algeria

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

President Yoweri Museveni has commended Algeria for its role in promoting the African continent, reports Raymond Baguma.

Give Priority to Country's Business, Says Museveni

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

THE business community in Uganda deserves priority in the East African integration, President Yoweri Museveni has said.

Food security in Uganda set to improve over coming months

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

... among the regions identified. Museveni calls for end to Africa protectionism Uganda president Yoweri Museveni has called on world leaders to work together to end protectionism and promote industrial growth in Africa. At the two-day China-Africa summit, being held in Egypt, Museveni praised China for opening up its market for African goods and trade, reports New Vision . "Africa is the...

Uganda: Mengo to Reveal Details of Meeting With President

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

THE outcome of the October 3rd meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and Kabaka Ronald Mutebi will be revealed to the Buganda Lukiiko (assembly) on Monday. The long-awaited briefing is likely to be made by the Katikkiro, Engineer J.B. Walusimbi.

Africa: China Offers Billions in Loans to Africa

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

President Yoweri Museveni, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the China-Africa summit in Egypt

President Museveni Commends Uganda, Algeria Relations

Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has commended Algeria for its outstanding role played in matters relating to promoting the African continent globally. He made the comments at State House, Entebbe on Friday night with outgoing Algeria’s Ambassador to Uganda, Mr. Aziria Abdelkader during his farewell courtesy call on the President to bid him farewell. The President said that [...]

How far can Lula's stardust scatter? | Richard Bourne

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

... the undemocratic impulse is still alive and well. In the Commonwealth, Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni – outgoing chair of an association that advertises democracy – has altered the constitution so that he can stay in office. In Venezuela , president Chávez has done the same, waving the banner of radical Bolivarian socialism. If all power corrupts, and absolute power...