How the ruling against Uganda presents Africa a golden opportunity to expose the hypocrisy of ICJ THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Uganda for “looting” (among other crimes) the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should be celebrated across …
Read More »Uganda ordered to pay $325m to DR Congo in war damages
The long awaited judgment found the two countries in similar circumstances that led to the case Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Twenty three years after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) instituted proceedings against Uganda on accounts of armed aggression, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), there has …
Read More »IN THE INDEPENDENT: Military coup fear mounts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Military coup fear mounts: Why the soldiers want change THE LAST WORD The Museveni-Mutebile conundrum: Why their opposing views still represent the ideological contention over Uganda’s destiny COMMENTS Let them eat respect?: Why …
Read More »Mambasa raid leaves 23 ADF rebels dead
Bunia, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 23 members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have been killed during attacks carried out by the Joint team of the Uganda peoples defence forces and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Mambasa territory, Ituri province. According …
Read More »Uganda – DRC trade forum set for Feb 22
Kinshasa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda represented by the Embassy of Uganda in Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) together with the DRC – Uganda Business Association (DUBA) represented by KTA Advocates intend to hold the 2nd Joint Business Forum in Kinshasa from the …
Read More »How Uganda was ordered to pay Sh1 Trillion to DRC
Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Uganda to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC $325 million (Sh 1 trillion) in reparation for the effects of the 1998-2003 war. The judgment was read by the court’s president, Justice Joan E Donoghue on Wednesday …
Read More »UGANDA: ICJ decision on DRC unfair and wrong
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Uganda has rejected findings of wrongdoing by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in DRC, and said it considers yesterday’s judgment by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) “unfair and wrong.” In a statement released by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, government said …
Read More »ICJ orders Uganda to pay $325 million in DRC case
DECISIONS ✳ The total amount of compensation awarded to the DRC is US$325,000,000. This global sum includes US$225,000,000 for damage to persons, US$40,000,000 for damage to property, and US$60,000,000 for damage related to natural resources. ✳ The total sum is to be paid in annual instalments of US$65,000,000, due on 1 September …
Read More »UPDF bombs ADF positions in Irumu forest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces and the Congolese Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have bombed more entrenched positions of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Irumu forest, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the spokesman for the Congolese army in …
Read More »More Congolese refugees flock Uganda following fresh ADF attacks
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More Congolese refugees are entering Uganda through Bundibugyo district following fresh Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebel attacks in Eastern parts of DRC. The latest attack happened on Monday in Misio village, 7kms from Busunga border point. It followed Friday’s staged attacks where three civilians were reportedly …
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