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science1 day ago•4 min saved

Ngogo Chimps in Uganda Split into a Violent Factional War, New Study Finds

Researchers say the Ngogo chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda—the world’s largest wild group—have split into Western and Central factions since 2018, resulting in at least 24 killings (including 17 infants). A Science study identifies three likely catalysts: the 2014 deaths of five adult males and one adult female, a 2015 alpha-male change, and a 2017 respiratory epidemic. The authors argue that social and relational dynamics, rather than religion or ethnicity, can drive group violence and offer insight into the roots of human conflict.

via BBC|

#chimpanzee-warfare #chimpanzees #ethology

science2 days ago•4 min saved

Rare intra-group warfare observed among wild chimpanzees in Uganda

A Science study reports the first known case of a wild chimpanzee community, the Ngogo group in Kibale National Park, Uganda, splitting into western and central factions by 2018 after decades of cohesion. The ensuing seven-year conflict involved 24 coordinated attacks that killed at least seven adult males and 17 infants. Researchers link the fracture to shifts in social hierarchy (notably an alpha-male change), the deaths of key older individuals, and a 2017 disease outbreak, suggesting that disruptions to social ties could make such in-group violence more likely—an insight with conservation implications for social species.

via The Guardian|

#chimpanzees #civil-war #ngogo

world21 days ago•14 min saved

Uganda Restores Rhinos to Protected Lands, Marking a Milestone Against Poaching

Uganda has reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area in the northeast, where they were extinct since 1983, relocating animals from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and a private ranch to Kidepo Valley National Park. Conservationists view the move as a significant milestone in rhino recovery amid ongoing poaching threats.

via AP News|

#conservation #poaching #reintroduction

world27 days ago•3 min saved

Bobi Wine leaves Uganda to mobilize international pressure after election dispute

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left Uganda after two months in hiding to pursue critical engagements abroad and rally international support against President Yoweri Museveni, reiterating his claim to victory in a disputed election as security crackdowns and sanctions calls persist.

via BBC|

#bobi-wine #election #muhoozi-kainerugaba

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Public kiss lands two Ugandan women in custody under anti-LGBT law

Two women were arrested in Arua, Uganda, after allegedly kissing in public under the country’s anti-LGBTQ law, which could carry life imprisonment for same-sex acts; rights groups warn of rising harassment and fear for LGBTQ Ugandans amid international condemnation.

via The Guardian|

#anti-homosexuality-act #arrests #human-rights

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Uganda arrests two women after public kiss under harsh anti-LGBT law

Two young women were detained in Arua, Uganda, after neighbors reported they kissed in public, an act criminalised by the strict Anti-Homosexuality Act that carries life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations and the death penalty for aggravated cases; prosecutors will review the case as rights groups condemn the crackdown.

via BBC|

#anti-homosexuality-act #arua #lgbtq-rights

africa1 month ago•3 min saved

Sudan condemns Uganda's hosting of RSF chief, calling it a grave breach of humanity

Sudan condemned Uganda for hosting RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and meeting with President Museveni, saying the move violates international law and is an affront to humanity, as the RSF and the Sudanese army wage a brutal conflict with atrocities and genocide accusations, while regional mediation continues.

via BBC|

#africa #dagalo #museveni

africa2 months ago•8 min saved

Uganda’s tweeting general escalates threat as power dynasty tightens its grip

Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Museveni, drew attention by threatening opposition leader Bobi Wine with castration and branding him an outlaw, a move seen as part of a broader dynastic power bloc described by analysts as the 'unholy trinity' of Museveni, Muhoozi and Salim Saleh. The posts, many later deleted, come amid a contested election, reports of rights abuses by security forces, and an internet blackout; Kainerugaba later apologised for misinformation and said he would reduce his social-media activity.

via BBC|

#africa #bobi-wine #muhoozi-kainerugaba

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Uganda’s top general denies assault claim on Bobi Wine’s wife amid raid

Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denied that soldiers beat Bobi Wine’s wife Barbara Kyagulanyi during a raid on their home, even as Wine and Barbara described harassment and assault and the couple’s home being surrounded by security forces. The dispute unfolds amid post‑election tensions and ongoing arrests and threats against opposition supporters.

via BBC|

#barbara-kyagulanyi #bobi-wine #muhoozi-kainerugaba

africa2 months ago•6 min saved

Muhoozi's Power Play: Uganda's Future in a Soldier's Hands

Uganda's Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the army and son of President Museveni, is consolidating power, helping secure his father's victory, sidelining rivals, and signaling a potential presidential succession. He has overseen crackdowns on the opposition, including internet outages, while boosting soldiers' pay and promotions to cement loyalty. While some worry about a dynastic handover, his security influence and regional ties—notably with Rwanda—have strengthened his position, making a transition appear likely but high-risk for Uganda’s stability and democracy.

via Reuters|

#africa #military #muhoozi-kainerugaba

global-health2 months ago•4 min saved

Permethrin-treated baby wraps cut malaria risk in Ugandan trial

A six-month trial in western Uganda found that babies carried in permethrin-treated wraps had about a two-thirds reduction in malaria cases (0.73 vs 2.14 per 100 babies per week) compared with untreated wraps; safety signals showed a slightly higher rash rate but no withdrawals, and researchers see potential for local production and broader testing before rollout.

via The Guardian|

#global-health #infant-health #malaria

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Museveni wins seventh term for Uganda amid unrest and internet blackout

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is declared winner of the election, extending his four-decade rule to a seventh term with about 72% of the vote; rival Bobi Wine rejects the results and calls for protests, while the country faces violence, a government-imposed internet blackout, and a turnout of around 52.5%.

via BBC|

#bobi-wine #election #internet-blackout

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Abducted by Security Forces Ahead of Election

Uganda's main opposition figure, Bobi Wine, was abducted from his Kampala home by security forces using an army helicopter, according to his National Unity Platform, ahead of the general election results and amid a nationwide internet blackout. The party said Wine was taken to an unknown destination, while authorities gave no immediate details as the electoral commission prepared to declare the winner, President Yoweri Museveni.

via The New York Times|

#abduction #bobi-wine #election-2026

world2 months ago•21 min saved

Uganda election shock: military abducts opposition candidate Bobi Wine

Uganda’s presidential hopeful Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, was forcibly taken from his home by the military and flown to an unknown location as votes were being tallied, a move officials say signals electoral interference amid a violent, contested race against President Museveni.

via The Washington Post|

#africa #bobi-wine-musician #elections

world2 months ago•4 min saved

House arrest shadows Uganda vote as Museveni widens lead

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest a day after presidential elections, as early results show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni leading by a wide margin (about 76% with a quarter of votes counted); the vote was marked by internet shutdowns and chaotic polling, with final results expected by Saturday.

via africanews.com|

#bobi-wine #house-arrest #internet-shutdown