United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises concern about reports of violence in Uganda ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections, calling for an "inclusive, transparent and peaceful" election process in the African country.

Sixteen people, including 12 civilians, were killed in the attack on Beni.

Ugandan lawmakers brawl for a second day at the parliament over a fiercely disputed bill that would scrap the presidential age limit.

Addressing a raucous session in parliament on Thursday, Speaker Jacob Oulanyah said the legislation was "bringing tension" and would come back on another, unspecified date.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered government ministries to adjust their budgets in order to raise funds to feed the country’s starving population.

Ugandan opposition leader Besigye is charged with treason for declaring himself president.

Violence erupting after votes in western regions of Uganda kills 22, police say.