Uganda

Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets

Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered two leading media outlets closed, saying he does not believe in a free press and that journalists should be guided by government loyalists.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) addresses his supporters during his reception after a military decoration ceremony at the Bombo grounds in Bombo, Luweero District, Uganda, October 10, 2022; illustrative.
A police officer clears the way for rescued Air France hostages arriving in Tel Aviv after returning from Entebbe

State Archives releases thousands of documents for Entebbe rescue's 50th anniversary

Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion

A general view of the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, northern Israel, March 10, 2026.

Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days


Netanyahu meets Sudan's leader, countries to move toward normalization

Sudan shows signs of turning towards the West; Uganda considers opening embassy in Jerusalem.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife, Sarah, meet with Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni., February 3, 2020

Netanyahu's Uganda visit represents Israel's growing ties with Africa

frica is a burgeoning continent that is growing at a rapid pace, although it faces many struggles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Netanyahu anticipates ‘good news’ in Uganda

Netanyahu is expected to announce a diplomatic breakthrough today with a country in the region, whose leader he is meeting in Uganda.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Netanyahu heads to Uganda for possible Jerusalem embassy announcement

The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the visit on Sunday, declining to comment further on the reason for the trip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Entebbe, Uganda

Uganda expected to open its embassy in Jerusalem

The Hebrew website Ynet reported on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Uganda on Monday, but did not cite a reason for the visit.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni (L) speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) during a memorial service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the Entebbe airport in Uganda, July 4, 2016.

Ugandans come out en masse to pray and sing for Israel

“If a sleeping Giant don't wake by himself, the Lord will wake him up."

African woman prays for Israel

To be a rabbi: How one Abayudaya hopes to help his community

‘We want recognition so we can say we are part of the Jewish nation’

Asiimwe Rabbin Rivbin hopes to serve as a rabbi in the Abayudaya community in Uganda.

A tale of Uganda’s Jewish community

The legacy of terrorism victim Dvir Sorek had an impact in one of the most unexpected places

Members of the Jewish community pray in the synagogue in the village of Putti.

Uganda and the Jewish question

Diary of a week with the Abayudaya.

THE NAMANYONYI synagogue doubles as a center for educational and cultural activities.

Suspected Hezbollah agent arrested in Uganda with Mossad's help

Yassine, who has lived and worked in Uganda since 2010, was reportedly tracked for months before his arrest at the beginning of the month.

Members of Hezbollah march with party's flags during a rally marking al-Quds Day, (Jerusalem Day) in Beirut