September 20, 2023
Uganda: New Report Examining Uganda's Foreign Policy
With Uganda playing an increasingly prominent role in international relations through peacekeeping and military intervention, enacting draconian laws with foreign policy… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Uganda: Entebbe to Host Inaugural East African Airshow in 2024
The countdown has started to the inaugural East African Airshow that will be hosted by Uganda. Skies are set to ignite with passion and excitement as Entebbe hosts the event 5-7th… Read more »
Uganda: New Twist as Court Throws Lukwago Out of FDC Case
The High Court has excluded Erias Lukwago, the Vice President of the Buganda Region for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), from the proceedings involving three members of the… Read more »
September 17, 2023
East Africa: South Sudan President Salva Kiir Jets in to Uganda for a One-Day Working Visit
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday met and held discussions with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Salva Kiir at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Secretariat Launches Kiswahili Language Lessons to Aid East African Integration
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party unveiled an ambitious initiative to impart Kiswahili language skills to its members nationwide, in a bid to align with the broader East… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Appoints Kivumbi Muzamiru
Kivumbi Muzamiru has been named the new executive officer at Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) Old Kampala. The appointment represents a continuation of the bureau's goal to… Read more »
Uganda: UPC Party Intensifies National Mobilization
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) announced that the Party has made tremendous strides in their quest to re-capture political power through General elections, come 2026. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Receives Medal for Championing HIV/Aids Fight in Uganda
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda received an award from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for her contribution towards the fight… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Uganda: Eacop Contractor Visits Pau's CEO
On Sept.7, Aimin Luo, the General Manager of China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co Ltd (CCP) paid a courtesy call to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Uganda: When Hospitals Become Prisons
A case of a health facility detaining a patient for failure to pay a medical bill is once again in the news and the courts. This time, it is a couple suing a high end facility,… Read more »
Uganda: Breaking - Police Halts National Unity Platform Nationwide Mobilisation
Uganda Police has suspended NUP countrywide mobilisation activities until further notice. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Uganda: Rewilding to Save 2000 White Rhinos
After a failed rhino farming business left 2000 southern white rhinos in danger, an African game park specialist has stepped in to assist. African Parks will "re-wild" the rhinos,… Read more »
Zambia: Over 200 Organizations Set for Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka
The stage is set for the largest gathering of fintech stakeholders from around Africa and the globe as the Africa Fintech Summit prepares for its 10th edition. The summit, renowned… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Morocco: Death Toll From Morocco Earthquake Rises to 1,037
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco Friday night has risen to 1,037, said the country's Interior Ministry on Saturday. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Uganda: AFCON - Uganda Cranes Fail to Qualify Again
The Uganda cranes have failed to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) once again. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni - Don't Allow Strangers in Churches, Bars
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised parishioners and patrons not to allow people they don't know to access their churches and bars respectively. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Uganda: House Resumes Today After Wednesday Adjournment Over Missing Ministers
The House resumes today, 24 hours after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hastily adjourned the House due to the absence of government Ministers. Read more »
Gabon: Gabon's Ousted President Ali Bongo Cleared to Go Abroad for Medical Checks
Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country's transitional government. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Uganda: One Million Jobs to Be Created in the Minerals Sector By 2025
The government expects to increase jobs in the minerals sector by 63% to 2.6million in FY2024/2025 from 1.6million reported in 2017/2018, according to Peter Lokeris, the state… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF, and DRC Senior Army Officers Over ADF
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with senior army officers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) at… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Demands Timely Payment of Sportsmen and Women
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among asked sports federations to ensure timely payment of allowances and other remuneration to sportsmen and women, especially those whose… Read more »
Uganda: Government Warns Schools On Fees Increment
The Ministry of Education and Sports warned schools against increasing tuition without authorization from the government after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among raised concern over… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's High Commissioner Paul Amoru Presents Letters of Credence to Lesotho King Letsie III
The High Commissioner of Uganda to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Paul Amoru presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Committee Recommends PS Geraldine Ssali Be Sacked
Parliament has adopted a report by its Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry recommending the dismissal of the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Raises Concern on Rising Fuel Prices, School Fees
Parliament has asked the Government to present efforts to combat the rising prices of fuel that have rocked the country in the past week. Read more »