US warns of attack at Uganda’s airport

The United States warned its citizens in Uganda on Thursday about a “specific threat” of attack on Entebbe International Airport, which is near the capital Kampala.


A message on the U.S Embassy website  said information from Uganda’s police force indicated the attack could take place between 9pm and 11pm (1800 GMT and 2000 GMT), adding that citizens planning to travel at that time should consider reviewing their arrangements.

A spokesman for Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority told Reuters the agency had issued an alert on Wednesday, but did not give details.