Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a ...

Besigye has been in a Luzira Maximum Security Prison in the capital, Kampala, since November. His lawyers say he was “kidnapped” in neighbouring Kenya and forcibly brought to Uganda.

Despite the Supreme Court ruling last month ordering his release, he remains detained at Luzira Prison. His prolonged incarceration has drawn sharp criticism from human rights activists and opposition ...

Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye have made a final push for his immediate release, arguing that the state has failed to justify his continued detention. During today's court session, lead ...

Besigye was initially seated in the dock, a space reserved by security personnel who were not in uniform. However, after a few minutes, it became apparent that Besigye was having difficulty breathing, ...

A Ugandan official says a prominent opposition figure facing military trial will be charged before a civilian court instead.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda discharged on Tuesday the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola, health authorities reported, and there were no other positive cases in the outbreak declared last ...

KAMPALA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Uganda has discharged eight people after they recovered from Ebola although at least 265 contacts remain under quarantine, its health minister said. The East African ...

“The Commonwealth Secretariat stands ready to support and engage the Government of Uganda, opposition leaders, and regional stakeholders in working towards a peaceful resolution that safeguards the ...

When contacted by the BBC, Uganda Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine refused to comment. "I said no comment, that is enough," he added. Besigye, who has run for president against long-serving leader ...