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The last attempt of Idi Amin Dada to return to Africa. In 1989. This was the last time Amin visited Africa. He is seen here in Zaire on a plane that was to send him back after Mobutu’s government rejected his visit and detained him for one week. Amin’s travels began on New Year’s Day, when he appeared unannounced at the airport in Lagos, Nigeria, on a flight from his home in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Using an assumed name and carrying a Zairean passport, Amin swept through the airport in long, pink-flowered robes. He stayed briefly at the Lagos Sheraton, where he waved enthusiastically at Nigerians who recognized him. Then he continued on to nearby Gabon and his apparent final destination, Zaire. It is not clear what Amin hoped to accomplish in Zaire, where he had family and scattered supporters. The French news agency Agence France-Presse, reporting from Kinshasa, the Zairean capital, quoted "reliable sources" as saying there was "no doubt" Amin was hoping to get back to Uganda via Zaire. The two countries share a long, sparsely populated border. An Air Zaire pilot, however, recognized Amin as he got off the plane in Kinshasa. He was consequently arrested and held for more than a week at a military airport in the capital. He was questioned about his passport, which was discovered to have been part of a batch stolen from a Zairean government office several years back. A Zairean official was quoted in Nairobi newspapers as saying that Amin’s presence was a problem. "We cannot allow him in without endangering our relations with our neighbor Uganda, where Idi Amin is still considered an outcast." Diplomats in Kinshasa were quoted as saying that Amin’s presence was "an embarrassment" to Zairean President Mobutu Sese Seko, who once had close links with him. After being held for one week, Zairean officials put Amin on a Zairean government plane and flew him to Senegal, where he was supposed to board a flight back to Saudi Arabia. That night, however, Saudi officials refused to allow Amin on the plane. The authorities gave no explanation, but one source was quoted as saying he lacked the necessary visas. After being stopped in Senegal by officials Thursday, Amin reportedly reboarded the Zairean jet that brought him there and returned to Zaire before being allowed to enter Saudi Arabia again. In Uganda, news of Amin’s travels sparked mild interest but little fear. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Amin should be brought back to Uganda to face trial. He added that the Ugandan government was in contact with Zaire, and that it was "high time" his country demanded that Saudi Arabia turn Amin over to Ugandan justice. Political observers in Uganda regarded Amin as a spent political force. He was considered much less threatening to the Museveni government than former president Obote, who was in exile in Zambia. Some claimed Obote’s troops carried out abuses that equaled or exceeded those of Amin’s army. This was not the first time Amin had ventured out of exile. In 1980, a year after invading Tanzanian forces chased him out of Uganda, he reportedly made a brief visit to Zaire. In 1985, apparently thinking the time was right for a return to power, Amin left Saudi Arabia for southern Sudan, announcing that he intended to lead guerrilla forces against then-president Milton Obote. Amin never entered Uganda, however, and when he returned to Saudi Arabia, officials there greeted him coolly and stripped him of his VIP status. Amin had lived with some of his family in the port of Jeddah from the time he was toppled. His expenses were catered for by the Saudi government as an act of Islamic charity to a fellow Muslim. He was known in Jeddah for his habit of sitting down for chats at local teahouses.

@Ogogeo @DickensOkello99 Am still confused 😂

@DickensOkello99 Now is the time to use that word I learnt in high school: Bereft. I am bereft of words.

The woman shot near the Speaker's residence is a wife of an ISO boss. She immediately drove herself to Nakasero Hospital. Bullet surgically dislodged last night. A Speaker's staff delivered Shs20m in cash to Nakasero.

@ainomugishajim @KlaHospital Thanks Jim for sharing your experience and so sorry about ur loss MHSRIP 🙏, the lady in question appears to have a character problem as an individual she seems to have complained about everything at the hospital from the tests done to the gloves ???

It is important to describe this experience within the context of clinical care environments and the standards that guide patient management. The standard UGX 170,000 room at Kampala Hospital is designed to support efficient inpatient care. It is intended for one patient and, at most, one caregiver. The room configuration prioritizes clinical access, with a single bed and minimal furnishing to ensure that medical staff can assess, monitor, and intervene without obstruction when required. In practice, visitor management within such settings is guided by clinical necessity rather than strict exclusion. While the hospital does not arbitrarily restrict visitors, it remains the responsibility of the patient’s attendants to regulate room occupancy. During clinical review, procedures, or emergency intervention, visitors are expected to step out to allow healthcare professionals to work in an uninterrupted and controlled environment. This is essential for patient safety, infection control, and effective delivery of care. When I was admitted to Kampala Hospital for my late daughter, we were initially accommodated in this room for approximately 10 hours due to the temporary unavailability of higher-capacity suites. We were subsequently transferred to a more suitable room the following morning. Although the space was limited, it fulfilled its purpose during the initial phase of care. My daughter was being treated for severe pancreatitis, a condition known to cause rapid systemic deterioration and multi-organ complications. During her admission, she experienced three episodes of cardiac arrest. One occurred intraoperatively, and two occurred in the intensive care unit. During the intraoperative cardiac arrest, I was granted controlled access into the operating environment at the discretion of the clinical team. I was able to observe the resuscitation process as it was underway. The medical team responded immediately, followed established advanced life support protocols, and successfully achieved return of spontaneous circulation at that time. In the intensive care unit, following a subsequent deterioration, I requested to be present. I was again permitted controlled access. I remained present during the final resuscitative efforts, during which the clinical team continued intensive intervention. My daughter unfortunately passed away while I was in the unit. Throughout the entire course of care, I observed a coordinated and highly structured medical response. The clinicians demonstrated composure under pressure, clear role allocation during emergencies, and adherence to established critical care and resuscitation protocols. Communication was professional, decisions were timely, and efforts to stabilize the patient were continuous and systematic. Despite the unfortunate outcome, I can state that the care provided at Kampala Hospital reflected a high level of clinical professionalism and commitment. Every reasonable medical intervention was undertaken, and the team acted with diligence, competence, and humanity in a highly complex and rapidly evolving clinical situation. Hospitals operate under conditions where space management, visitor control, and workflow organization are integral to patient safety and clinical effectiveness. These systems are not restrictive by design but are structured to ensure that healthcare professionals can deliver care efficiently, particularly in emergencies where precision and speed are critical. Today would have been her 6th birthday, but instead of candles and laughter, we are left with silence and memories. Happy heavenly birthday, my dear Angel. Not a day goes by without missing you. I hope you are at peace, wrapped in light, and resting gently among the angels. I carry you in my heart always. Second frame: Taken in the 170k room at Kampala Hospital on the night of admission, just 9 days before she died.

The concept of LinkedIn wanting you to pay for premium when you are unemployed and looking for a job is insane to me😭

You're not rich until you can fly on a private jet without posting a picture.

Why can’t electric cars recharge their batteries by generating electricity from the motion of their wheels while driving?

@now_arsenaI Lets hope he does magic this weekend or else we cursed!

🚨Bukayo Saka was initially aiming to return against Manchester City last Sunday. He felt he was ready, but advice from the medical staff meant Mike Arteta chose to leave him out and have an extra full week off ahead of Newcastle this weekend. Bukayo Saka reluctantly accepted the medical advice but was extremely frustrated to miss out.

@KomugishaPeace But people with a troubled history on here should learn to keep their lives private.

This woman has suffered with love eh😂😂one man posted her nudes and she told us she was trying to be romantic, she now dated a man who was posting porn here, she used to post everything about them here till they broke up, now she has posted her new man ad his gals are out😂😂💔

@dammy4trueluv Dammie ignore that one , we should travel together sometime i will share my suya wit u.

After eating your suya and drinking fanta alone in the bus, you now turn to ask me, Where are we? We are in Iran 🤣

@AKasingye This lawlessness must be stopped, Afande you used your defensive driving skills pretty well.

Last night after my TV show at about 00:30. After crossing the traffic lights in Ntinda on Kisaasi road, 3 young men rolled a sack I believe of charcoal in my direct lane. I noticed there was a vehicle(probably a gate away car) parked on the pavement on my left. I aimed at them on the space on my right. They scampered and narrowly avoided colliding with an oncoming car. I believe these are the paver criminals littering our city. Take care guys. @PoliceUg

So I got some good news today. Passed my LLM (Masters in Law) with a Distinction. I’m 58 years old. Do your thing whatever age you may be. 😊🙏😅🥳

@Magezi_DavidW It’s about leadership and power, don’t criticize me in the open.

She spoke the truth

Love yourself and see what happens.

@KvngGenerous I pray for his kind of composure even with the chaos around him.

The sister inlaw 😤😤 If you are the man, what will you do ?

Normalise starting again in your 30s, 40s or 50s. It will still work out.

Communicating is one thing But your tone whilst communicating is everything

@kingKerubo @Wangechike_ So sorry for this loss hope this reckless driver is apprehended soon!

My aunt Emily was hit by a driver at Benedicta Utawala at Eastern Bypass by a car registered under the company first source limited and killed her on the spot. The driver ran away and left the car May her soul rest in peace

@mugavve @mbales_finest @PoliceUg @Bugisuif True

@Ed_mund01 @mbales_finest @PoliceUg @Bugisuif Not the motor cycle, the physics.

Two Killed on spot in Budaka Road Crash. Two people died on the spot following a fatal road accident on Friday, April 17, 2026, at around 11 a.m. in Kamokoli Town Council, Budaka District. The crash occurred along the Mbale–Tirinyi Road and involved a Mercedes-Benz (registration number UBE 954L) and a motorcycle (registration number UGB 126Z) due to overspeeding. Bukedi North Regional Police spokesperson Wilfred Kyempasa confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Fred Tumusiime, an engineer at Kamuge Seed Secondary School and a resident of Kamuge Town Council in Pallisa District, and Kanyago Agali, a resident of Budaka District. According to Kyempasa, the Mercedes-Benz was traveling from Mbale City towards Budaka, while the motorcycle, carrying a passenger, was heading in the opposite direction, collided, killing two people on the motorcycle instantly. The bodies of the deceased were taken to Budaka Health Center for postmortem examination. While both the vehicle and the motorcycle were taken to Budaka Police Station as investigations into the accident continue. Credit: BIF