Uganda: World Bank, Finance Ministry Train Public Investment-Plus Teams On Inclusion

The World Bank, in partnership with Uganda's Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has intensified efforts to promote inclusiveness and safeguard against… Read more »

Uganda: Freedom 250 - How Jazz Became a Shared Cultural Language Between the U.S. and Uganda

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world:… Read more »

Africa: Germany Put Seven Past Debutants Curaçao

Germany inflicted a chastening defeat on Fifa World Cup™ debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium. Read more »

Uganda: Saye Project Targets 250,000 Youth to Boost Agribusiness in Kayunga

Heifer International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (SAYE) Project in Kayunga District, targeting… Read more »

Africa: Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco

The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across… Read more »

East Africa: Museveni Pushes for Faster Integration in Meeting With EAC Secretary General

President Museveni has urged East African Community member states to strengthen cooperation and fast-track regional integration programmes aimed at boosting trade, infrastructure… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Praises Uganda's Ebola Response As Cases Rise to 19

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, describing the country's… Read more »

Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions

BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »

Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials

With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in… Read more »

Uganda: Vipers Sack Belgian Coach

Uganda Premier League defending champions, Vipers Sports Club have sacked their head coach,Ivan Jacky Minnaert. Read more »

South Africa: In a World of Afrophobia, Be Julius Malema

As the continent marked the 63rd anniversary of the African Union, leaders across Africa delivered inspiring speeches celebrating unity, solidarity and integration in an… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey On the Spot As Somalis Protest Mohamud's Extended Rule

Heavy gunfire and street battles erupted in Somalia's capital Mogadishu and the southern city of Baidoa on Wednesday as political tensions escalated over President Hassan Sheikh… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Uganda and United States Sign Landmark Air Transport Agreement

On this day in 2002, Uganda and the United States entered into a landmark Air Transport Agreement that significantly reshaped commercial aviation relations between the two… Read more »

Uganda: Is Kenneth Omona Headed to New York?

Speculation is growing within diplomatic circles that former State Minister for Northern Uganda and former Principal Private Secretary to the President, Kenneth Omona, could be… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda in Talks With Premier League Clubs for Jersey Sponsorship

The government is in discussions with several English Premier League clubs over a potential jersey sponsorship arrangement that would see the 'Visit Uganda' brand featured… Read more »

Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs

Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »

Kenya: FIFA Rejects Suspension of Kenya FA Boss Hussein Mohamed

World football governing body Fifa has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, ruling that the process used by a section of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Foundation Marks 30 Years of Service As California Chapter Celebrates Milestone

Kabaka Foundation has marked 30 years of service, with its California chapter in the United States holding celebrations to recognise the organisation's achievements over the past… Read more »

Uganda: Desert Lessons - Finding Resilience and Revelation in Saudi Arabia

Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its Founding Day. I join in these celebrations; to honour a nation whose story continues to inspire, provoke… Read more »

Uganda: European Union - The Legacy of Robert Schuman Lives On

Lights and fireworks painted the blue skies as choirs serenely performed Beethoven's Ode to Joy, while guests and diplomats gathered under the iconic 12-star emblem to mark Europe… Read more »

Uganda: UN Women Launches Shs127 Bn Strategic Plan to Tackle Gender Inequality in Uganda

UN Women has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan worth $34.4 million (approximately Shs127 billion) aimed at eliminating all forms of gender inequality against women in… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Question WHO Over 'Ebola Bundibugyo' Naming

A fresh debate has erupted in Uganda over the naming of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain, with diplomats, journalists, and sections of the public questioning why a deadly disease… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: US Imposes Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions On Uganda, DRC and South Sudan

The United States government has imposed travel restrictions on people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan following the outbreak of Ebola in… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Embassy in Kampala Suspends Visa Services Over Ebola Outbreak

The United States Embassy Kampala has announced a temporary suspension of all visa operations in Uganda, citing concerns related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Read more »