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Uganda
Africa
A landlocked East African country, Uganda is known for its lakes, wildlife, and being the source of the Nile. Agriculture dominates the economy.
49,000,000
Population
241,038
Area (km²)
Kampala
Capital
26
Historical Events
Historical Timeline
Cities
26 Events
September 18, 2025 - President Museveni attends the Inter-Party Organization for Dialogue Summit in Kampala, promoting political dialogue amid rising tensions.
September 03, 2025 - Security agents shoot opposition leader Bobi Wine in the leg during a rally, intensifying crackdowns on dissent and drawing human rights criticisms.
June 05, 2025 - The World Bank lifts its ban on new loans to Uganda, unlocking funding for infrastructure and development projects.
June 03, 2025 - Two suspected militants are killed in a foiled bombing attempt on a Catholic shrine in Munyonyo, Kampala, highlighting ongoing terrorism threats.
February 10, 2025 - Health authorities battle the Sudan ebolavirus outbreak, with over 10 cases confirmed, amid public fears and international aid mobilization.
January 30, 2025 - Uganda reports its first Ebola fatality since 2022—a nurse at Mulago Hospital in Kampala—sparking a new outbreak response and vaccine hesitancy concerns.
January 26, 2025 - The National Resistance Movement (NRM) celebrates its 39th Liberation Day anniversary, with President Museveni addressing national unity and economic reforms.
January 09, 2025 - January 9–11: Uganda hosts the Extraordinary Summit on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programmes in Kampala, focusing on food security and sustainable farming.
November 20, 2024 - Opposition politician Kizza Besigye appears in a military court after being abducted in Kenya, facing charges related to past protests.
November 02, 2024 - A lightning strike during a church service in Palabek Refugee Settlement kills 14 people, highlighting risks in crowded gatherings.
October 25, 2024 - Former LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo is sentenced to 40 years in prison for war crimes by the High Court.
October 22, 2024 - A fuel truck explosion in Kigogwa kills 11 people, underscoring road safety and transport hazards.
September 03, 2024 - Opposition leader Bobi Wine is seriously injured after being shot in the leg with a tear gas canister by police during a rally in Wakiso District.
August 16, 2024 - A garbage landslide in Kampala's Kiteezi district kills 35 people, prompting investigations into waste management failures.
August 13, 2024 - A former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander is convicted of war crimes, including murder and sexual enslavement, in a landmark International Criminal Court case.
August 05, 2024 - Uganda charges opposition lawmakers and supporters with incitement over recent protests, escalating political tensions.
July 23, 2024 - Nationwide anti-corruption protests erupt in Kampala and other cities, leading to dozens of arrests as demonstrators demand accountability from government officials.
July 08, 2024 - A UN Experts Group report accuses Uganda of providing military support to M23 rebels in eastern DRC, straining regional relations.
May 09, 2024 - May 9–19: Uganda conducts its national population and housing census, the first since 2014, revealing demographic shifts amid economic planning needs.
April 03, 2024 - The Supreme Court upholds the anti-LGBTQ+ law but strikes down the death penalty provision and certain procedural aspects, marking a partial legal challenge.
February 23, 2024 - The Financial Action Task Force removes Uganda from its "gray list" for money laundering and terrorism financing deficiencies, boosting international financial credibility.
August 02, 2023 - A boat capsizes on Lake Victoria, killing at least 20 people and leaving several missing, highlighting maritime safety issues.
June 01, 2023 - June: ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants attack a school in Mukono District, killing 41 people, mostly students, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians.
May 29, 2023 - President Yoweri Museveni signs the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, despite U.S. threats of sanctions and aid cuts.
March 21, 2023 - Parliament passes a harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill, criminalizing identification as LGBTQ+ with up to life imprisonment and the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality, drawing international condemnation.
January 11, 2023 - Uganda declares itself Ebola-free after successfully containing an outbreak that began in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda
100 Questions
Uganda is in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Lake Victoria.
The capital is Kampala.
Around 49 million people as of 2025 estimates.
English and Swahili are official; Luganda and many other local languages are widely spoken.
Tropical, with rainy and dry seasons; cooler in highland areas.
The Ugandan shilling (UGX).
Black, yellow, and red horizontal stripes with a grey crowned crane in the center.
Kampala, Gulu, Lira, Mbarara, and Jinja.
On October 9, 1962, from Britain.
Milton Obote.
Sir Edward Mutesa II (Kabaka of Buganda).
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (as of 2025).
A presidential republic.
Baganda, Banyankole, Basoga, Bakiga, Iteso, Langi, Acholi, and many others.
Christianity (Catholic and Protestant), with Islam as a significant minority.
Around $50 billion in 2025 estimates.
About $1,000.
Around 76%.
About 64 years.
Around 5 children per woman.
Around 70%, making it one of the youngest populations in the world.
Coffee, tea, gold, fish, and tobacco.
Machinery, fuel, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
Gold, copper, cobalt, limestone, fertile soil, and oil reserves.
Winston Churchill gave it this name for its natural beauty and biodiversity.
The political and commercial hub, with busy markets and nightlife.
The source of the Nile River and adventure tourism.
A northern city recovering from civil conflict.
A fast-growing urban and agricultural hub.
Mount Stanley (5,109 m) in the Rwenzori Mountains.
Matoke (plantains), posho (maize porridge), beans, and groundnuts.
Steamed green bananas, a staple food.
A traditional stew of meat, groundnuts, or fish, steamed in banana leaves.
A popular street food: chapati with eggs and vegetables rolled together.
Chai (tea), coffee, local beers, and banana wine.
Football, athletics, boxing, and rugby.
The Cranes.
Yes, including reaching the final in 1978.
Not yet.
Denis Onyango, Farouk Miya.
Yes, winning medals in athletics and boxing.
John Akii-Bua (400m hurdles, gold 1972), Joshua Cheptegei (long-distance runner).
Afrobeat, kadongo kamu, gospel, reggae, and hip-hop.
Eddy Kenzo, Jose Chameleone, Bobi Wine.
A storytelling music style accompanied by guitar.
Drums, adungu (harp), and thumb pianos.
Baganda royal dances, Bwola (Acholi dance), and Runyege.
Gomesi (women’s dress) and kanzu (men’s tunic).
They are central in farming, trade, and families but face challenges in equality.
Around 72%.
Around 80%.
High, especially among youth.
Around 65%.
Bananas, maize, beans, tea, and coffee.
Cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry.
Limited, though improving, with many rural shortages.
Malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, cholera, and malnutrition.
Around 5% of adults.
High but improving.
Still high, though declining.
“Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty.”
“For God and My Country.”
The Ugandan kob (antelope).
The grey crowned crane.
The rosette of the grey crowned crane is symbolic.
Gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and hippos.
Bwindi Impenetrable, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale.
Mountain gorilla trekking.
The Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge.
Tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife.
Higher than adults, around 82%.
Around $1,000 annually.
High, though slowly declining.
Around 28%.
Mostly farmers, living in villages.
Hydropower, biomass, and some oil.
Very high in hydro, solar, and geothermal.
Unemployment, poverty, and infrastructure gaps.
Democratization and leadership transition.
A rebel group led by Joseph Kony, notorious for violence and child abductions.
Military dictator (1971–1979) known for brutality.
Uganda is a strong AU member, contributing to peacekeeping.
Supports refugees, health, and development projects.
Major donor, supporting health and security.
Invests heavily in roads, dams, and trade.
Historic ties, aid, and investment.
Moderate, usually around 5–7%.
High in the south near Lake Victoria, lower in the north.
Basket weaving, pottery, and bark cloth making.
A UNESCO site and burial ground of Buganda kings.
October 9, celebrated with parades and cultural events.
June 3, honoring Ugandan Christian martyrs.
Around 8% difference.
Around 6–7 years.
Lower than in rural areas.
HIV/AIDS control, maternal health, and malaria prevention.
Overcrowding, funding shortages, and teacher training.
Around 5–6 people per household.
Very rapid, one of the fastest in the world.
It is a country of great natural beauty, rich culture, and biodiversity, playing a key role in regional security and economy.