Africa: Gates Foundation Highlights Malaria's Toll On Africa and Uganda

Despite significant strides in controlling and preventing malaria, the disease continues to claim nearly 600,000 lives annually, with children in Africa bearing the brunt of this… Read more »

Africa: Third Edition of Dialogue On Youth, Peace, Security in Africa Opens in Bujumbura

The third edition of the youth, peace and security in Africa dialogue organized by the African Union has opened in Bujumbura, Burundi. Read more »

Africa: Ssenyonyi Applauds Inspire Africa Coffee Factory but Demands Clarity On Govt Support

While touring the facility, Ssenyonyi expressed optimism about the advanced technological equipment used at the factory. Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Financial Protection to Improve Health Access in Africa

As Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2024 spotlights the importance of financial protection in achieving UHC, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over the… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and AU Launch Lusaka Agenda to Advance Universal Health Coverage

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Union (AU), has unveiled the Lusaka Agenda, a bold initiative aimed at… Read more »

Africa: If Begging Made Anyone Rich, Africa Would Be the Wealthiest - Museveni

President Museveni has said begging has never made anyone rich, noting that if this had been the case, Africa would have been the wealthiest in the world. Read more »

Africa: Former Boda Operator Wins Master Africa Painting Competition

Kaweesi credited his best friend, Byayo, for introducing him to Vision Africa International, where he honed his painting skills with guidance from other artists. Read more »

East Africa: Besigye's Arrest Highlights Rising Cross-Border Crackdowns in East Africa

The arrest of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye in Kenya has raised alarm over escalating cross-border crackdowns on dissent in East Africa. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Long Path to Becoming East Africa's Leading Tourist Destination

Uganda, famously dubbed the Pearl of Africa, possesses all the elements required to dominate East Africa's tourism sector. Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Tackle Global Hunger Crisis

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the… Read more »

Africa: Agrishare App Wins Gold At Digital Impact Awards Africa

AgriShare App has won a gold medal in the consumer goods and services digital excellence during the Digital Impact Awards Africa in Kampala. Read more »

Africa: Who Africa Urges Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Through Improved Wash

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant public health challenge across Africa, leading to prolonged hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased… Read more »

Africa: UPDF Sets Sights On Gold At Africa Military Games As Team Heads to Nigeria

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) are gearing up for a strong performance at the 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, with a 27-member team now officially on their… Read more »

Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa

Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »

Africa: Time Is Now for Youths to Take Charge of Africa, Says Rugunda

Former Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda has said the time is ripe for youths to charge of the affairs of the African continent. Read more »

Africa: COP29 - Developing Nations Urge Action On Unmet Climate Promises

As COP29 opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, global attention shifts to the widening gap between the ambitious pledges of past climate summits and the urgent action needed to address the… Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Action in Africa to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Amid High Burden

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to address cervical cancer in Africa, where 18 of the 20 countries with the highest burden of the disease are located. Read more »

Africa: Religious Leaders Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan Amid Regional Conflict

The African Council of Religious Leaders Religions for Peace (ACRL-RFP) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in… Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Calls for Urgent Action Against Impunity in Journalist Killings

Guterres highlighted the staggering statistic that an estimated 9 out of 10 journalist murders remain unresolved, perpetuating what he described as a "cycle of fear and silence." Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Strengthens Efforts to Combat Viral Hepatitis in Africa, Focuses On Madagascar

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is accelerating efforts to tackle viral hepatitis, a major public health threat responsible for an estimated 1.3… Read more »

Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist - Unicef

Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering 99 percent. Read more »

Africa: Unicef Urges Global Action As 800 Million Children Lack Basic Hygiene Services in Schools

More than 800 million children around the world lack access to basic hygiene services, including water and soap, at their schools, according to the United Nations. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Boosts Training to Tackle Mpox and Marburg Outbreaks in Eastern Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has ramped up its efforts to combat recent Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks by enhancing public health emergency… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Asks Africa Chief Justices to Work for People's Prosperity

President Museveni has told African Chief Justices that it's easier to administer justice if a country is prosperous. Read more »

Africa: Uganda's CID Ranked Third Most Effective Investigative Agency in Africa

Uganda Police's Criminal Investigations Directorate has been ranked as the third best investigative agency on the African continent. Read more »