May 01
Uganda: Chinese Factories Change Fortunes for Mbale Locals
The life of a number of Mbale locals has changed for the better, thanks to Chinese factories under in Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Read more »
April 30
Uganda: UK Imposes Sanctions On Speaker, Others
The UK Government has slapped incredible raft of sanctions of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for exercising "corruption at its worst and that has no place in society." Read more »
April 25
Uganda: Stay Away From Saudi Arabia Shows, Ykee Benda Cautions Ugandan Musicians
Singer Wycliff Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, has cautioned his fellow Ugandan musicians against performing in Saudi Arabia. Read more »
April 08
Southern Africa: Uganda Excluded From Physical Attendance At Geneva Human Rights Meetings
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya has revealed that Uganda has been barred from physically participating in human rights meetings held… Read more »
March 09
East Africa: Ruto Sends Embattled EAC Boss to Russia As Envoy
Kenya's President Samuel Ruto has nominated the Secretary General of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki, as ambassador to Russia. Read more »
March 08
Uganda: 33% of Uganda's Women Believe Husbands Have Right to Beat Them
The UN in Uganda is urging the government to prioritize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those focusing on women's empowerment. This follows the release of the… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Uganda: Opposition to Drag Govt to ICC Over Missing Citzens, Says MP Muwanga Kivumbi
Butambala MP,Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has announced that the opposition intends to bring the Ugandan government to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the disappearance of… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: UNDP Awards Gender Equality Champions in the Private Sector
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) have rewarded companies in the private sector for championing gender equality. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: UK Commits £100 Million for Climate Resilience At COP28
In a landmark move, the United Kingdom has pledged £100 million to assist climate-vulnerable nations in their battle against the escalating effects of climate change. The… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Writes to Biden Over AGOA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: UN Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Training Centre for Peacekeepers in Entebbe
The United Nations Academy for Peace Operations has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Virtual Instructor-Led Training facility at the Regional Service Center in Entebbe. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Back in UK 10 Years After Being Banned in Country
Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has arrived in England ten years after he was banned from the country. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Kaheru Appointed Deputy Director for Canadian Based Women's Rights Organisation
Uganda's Jemimah Kaheru assumes the role of Deputy Director - Human Resources at the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) from December 1, 2023. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Uganda: Swedish Embassy in Uganda Moves to Foster Cultural Exchange
The Swedish Embassy in Uganda has in partnership with Swedish cultural organization, Selam, welcomed a group of Swedish artists to Uganda for a two-day visit. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Uganda: Stephen Mubiru Presents Credentials As Uganda's Ambassador to Austria
Stephen Mubiru has presented his credentials to Alexander Van der Bellen, the President of the Republic of Austria, officially accrediting him as Uganda's Ambassador to the… Read more »
Uganda: Tiperu Woos Turkish Investors to Health Sector
Uganda's ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu has led a delegation of six members of Acibadem Healthcare Group led by Racim Topuz, the Deputy CEO to meet Dr. Charles Ayume,… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Uganda: Unicef, UK Govt Target Over 30,000 Beneficiaries With Shs1bn Solar Water Systems in Kassanda
In response to last year's Ebola outbreak in Uganda UNICEF has partnered with the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to provide critical support to enhance… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Looks to Deepen Ties With DR Congo With Opening of New Embassy Chancery in Kinshasa
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba has described as a new chapter in fostering and deepening ties Uganda has started with Democratic Republic of Congo by opening… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: What Is in the Saudi-Africa Relations?
The Africa Saudi Forum 2023 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia brought together over 2,000 delegates from Africa and Saudi Arabia, including government officials, business leaders, and… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Uganda: 'Uganda Has Vast Opportunities'-Museveni Tells UAE Investors
President Museveni has met a group of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi and asked them to tap into the vast opportunities that Uganda has to offer. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Uganda: Museveni in UAE for Working Visit
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Sunday evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Not Bothered About AGOA, Says Museveni
President Museveni has downplayed the decision by the United States to scrap Uganda off the list of beneficiaries accessing the American market under the African Growth and… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Removes Visa Restrictions for All African Visitors
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has introduced visa-free travel for all Africans, making Rwanda the fourth African country to do so. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Engages in Negotiations With the World Bank Regarding Funding Amid the Anti-Homosexuality Act
The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has confirmed that the government is in the midst of negotiations with the World Bank to address the recent suspension of funding to… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Uganda: International Trade Centre, EU Join Forces to Boost Uganda's Film Industry
The International Trade Centre and European Union have today announced a business acceleration project for young entrepreneurs in the Ugandan film industry. Read more »