Former Ugandan Ambassador to Egypt, Richard Angualia, Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Maracha, Uganda | July 29, 2025 — Richard Angualia, Uganda’s former Ambassador to Egypt and the Middle East, has died following a tragic motorcycle crash this evening at Abi-Zardi, a location long known as a black spot for road accidents.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred as Ambassador Angualia was riding home to Maracha when he collided head-on with another motorcyclist. Both men sustained critical injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports point to poor visibility and speeding as possible contributing factors.
Angualia, a seasoned diplomat and respected figure in Uganda’s foreign service, served in several strategic roles, most notably as Uganda’s envoy to Egypt and the broader Middle East region. His contributions to regional diplomacy and national development have been widely acknowledged both at home and abroad.
News of his death has shocked the community and the nation at large. Leaders and residents in West Nile have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of their own, describing him as a humble public servant and a pillar of the community.
Further details, including funeral arrangements, are expected to be announced by the family and government in due course.
