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The explosions in Bujumbura causing panic, speculating on a possible coup amid Burundi's history of political unrest, while embedding recent news snippets from sources. Official Burundian army spokesperson General Gaspard Baratuza clarified the blasts stemmed from an electrical fire at a military ammunition depot in Musaga, with no confirmed coup activity, echoing similar attributions in past incidents to maintain public calm. Burundi's 2015 coup attempt, where General Godefroid Niyombare failed to oust President Pierre Nkurunziza, provides key context, as ongoing rebel threats from groups like RED-Tabara and Rwanda-Burundi border disputes continue to fuel regional instability.

The transition of @Makerere University Lung Institute @Lung_Institute, a 10-year-old research and care facility at Mulago Hospital, into the national Uganda Lung Institute to broaden access to lung health services amid rising respiratory diseases like COPD and post-COVID conditions. This upgrade, approved by the government and Makerere University as of March 31, 2026, addresses Uganda's pulmonologist shortage—only about 10 registered in 2024—through annual training of three specialists, task-shifting, and virtual consultations for upcountry patients.

@KeefaCom This was yesterday. Speaker @AnitahAmong attended the requiem mass in Gulu and later, proceeded with the cortege to Lalogi where she also visited the burial site of the former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.

@PatrickOcaido @AnitahAmong Waiting for the forth coming Kyakwanzi pronouncement though.

What about this?

BBL

Any time @DaudiKabanda will harvest the beans

President Yoweri Museveni has initiated a performance review of Uganda's long-serving diplomats, particularly those in Europe, to evaluate their contributions to economic goals like trade and investment amid lower EU FDI inflows compared to regional peers Kenya and Rwanda. The probe highlights Ambassador Mirjam Blaak-Sow, Uganda's envoy to the EU with nearly 40 years of service, against a backdrop of diplomatic challenges including a critical February 2026 European Parliament resolution on Uganda's elections. Officials like Treasury Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi frame the review as an "investment decision exercise," aiming to realign missions for measurable results such as export growth, potentially reshaping Uganda's foreign policy priorities.

x.com/ugandarn/statu… The March 31, 2026, High Court hearing in Kampala for Dr. @kizzabesigye1 's ongoing treason trial, where co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale and Capt. Dennis Oola appeared but the prosecution delayed arrival, echoing prior adjournments due to evidence disputes as reported in March 12 court timelines. Besigye, arrested in June 2025 for allegedly inciting rebellion against President Museveni ahead of 2026 elections, remains in Luzira Prison after multiple bail denials, including an August 2025 ruling citing flight risk despite his history of over 100 arrests since 2001. Accompanying video shows fortified security with police convoys and armed escorts outside court, underscoring the case's volatility, which has sparked protests and threats of boycott from Besigye over prosecutorial delays documented in February and March 2026 sessions.

A terrorism case against Ugandan MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, revealing court-received medical evidence that co-accused Muhinda Wilson is 18 while Mawanda Paul is under 18. This stems from February 2026 charges against @Kivumbi and 24 others for alleged election violence in Butambala District that caused seven deaths, with age verification ordered after the minors claimed to be 17. The courtroom proceedings, including expert testimony on X-ray results from Labo Hospital, emphasizing Uganda's legal safeguards for juvenile defendants in political trials.

Uganda's government update on March 31, 2026, reporting fuel reserves sufficient for 22-30 days amid a global oil crisis triggered by the Iran-Middle East war, which has disrupted supplies to Africa since early March. Reserves include 81 million litres of petrol and 80 million litres of diesel, enough to sustain operations until late April, but officials attribute recent price hikes to a strong US dollar and weak shilling rather than shortages. The Public is concerned over post-April sustainability and question rising pump prices despite the stocks, highlighting broader skepticism toward short-term planning in the face of regional supply risks from Red Sea disruptions.

The Hon. @NamuganzaPersis criticisms @NRMOnline 's requirement for independent MP-elects to sign pre-swearing-in MoUs, arguing they lack legal authority as unconstituted legislators, amid guidance from @AnitahAmong . This stems from internal NRM tensions ahead of the 12th @ugParliament's leadership elections, where Namuganza is challenging Among for Speaker, following Among's unopposed 2021 re-election. Over 30 independents expressed alignment interest by late March 2026, with such MoUs potentially securing NRM majorities but risking legal challenges on binding enforceability post-oath.

Some of you who attended "the feminist" conference in Kololo, we have a meeting.

The feminist looks so bitter.

So sorry

Uganda is now a third world country.

Patriotic League of Uganda @Plumedia1 @patrioticle