Kenya: Pan-African Rights Groups Condemn Kenya's Worsening Crackdown On Protesters and Civil Liberties

A coalition of Pan-African civil society groups, legal experts, and human rights defenders has issued a scathing statement condemning the Kenyan government's escalating repression… Read more »

Uganda: Trump to Impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee On All Foreign Visitors

Ugandans planning to travel to the United States will soon face a steep rise in visa costs following the enactment of a controversial new US immigration law that introduces a $250… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Receives Shs170bn From World Bank to Boost Manufacturing, Exports

The government has received the first tranche of Shs170 billion from the World Bank as part of a Shs800 billion financing deal aimed at supporting manufacturing and export value… Read more »

Uganda: UN Conducts Routine Inspection of UPDF-Ungu-Xi in Somalia

A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF),… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans to Just Three Months

The United States has revised its visa policy, significantly shortening the duration of stay. Previously valid for up to two years or more, the U.S. non-immigrant visa for Ugandans… Read more »

Burundi: WHO Announces Burundi Has Eliminated Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that Burundi has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country's fight… Read more »

East Africa: South Sudan Receives Deported Migrants From US

The Government of South Sudan has formally received eight individuals deported from the United States, including one South Sudanese national, in a move that signals a significant… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Says Elon Musk Would Go Broke Without U.S. Subsidies

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over government support for private enterprise, claiming that tech billionaire Elon Musk -- CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and other… Read more »

Africa: Equity Group Expands Beyond Africa With New UAE Representative Office

Equity Group has received shareholder approval to establish a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signalling a major step in its strategic expansion beyond the… Read more »

Uganda: American Tour Operators Explore Uganda's Hidden Gems to Boost Tourism

A delegation of prominent American tour agents has arrived in Uganda for a curated familiarisation trip aimed at showcasing the country's rich tourism offerings and fostering… Read more »

Uganda: Shilling Strengthens As Dollar Slides On Global and Domestic Developments

The Ugandan shilling made modest gains in Friday's 27th June trading session, buoyed by improved investor sentiment and a softer US dollar. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Warns Ugandan Travelers On Using Visas for Childbirth

The United States Mission in Uganda has issued a communique to visa holders and applicants about the proper use of U.S. visitor visas, particularly in relation to childbirth. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Kenya and Burundi Shine As World of Coffee 2025 Opens in Geneva

The World of Coffee 2025 officially opened today in Geneva, with the unmistakable aroma of East African brews drawing early attention to the continent's pavilions. Read more »

Africa: Iran Says No Ceasefire Agreement but Gives Conditions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any formal agreement on a ceasefire with Israel, saying Tehran's military operations continued until 4am local time (00:30 GMT)… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Set to Host Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit

Uganda is set to host the Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit from Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Read more »

Africa: Trump Claims Israel-Iran Agree to 'Complete Ceasefire'

President Trump said on social media Monday night that Israel and Iran had agreed to halt their fighting, declaring an end to what he called "The 12 Day War." Read more »

North Africa: Arab Silence and Selective Outrage Reveal a Crisis of Moral Credibility

In a region convulsed by war and foreign intervention, one might expect a chorus of unified outrage over the continued bloodshed in Gaza. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan-Born Zohran Mamdani Tops Race for New York City Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair, has stunned the US political establishment after pulling ahead… Read more »

Africa: 40 Countries Still Lack Basic Tobacco Protection Laws - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over persistent weaknesses in global tobacco control, despite more than 6.1 billion people now being covered by at least one of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Iran, Israel to End Hostilities, Calls for Two-State Solution

President Museveni has called for a return to principled diplomacy in the Middle East, appealing to both Iran and Israel to end their mutual hostilities and embrace a two-state… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC, Partners Urge Security Agencies to Uphold Human Rights Ahead of 2026 Elections

With only a few months to Uganda's 2026 general elections, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and its partners have called on the Electoral Commission and security agencies… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Says It Has Recaptured Key Town From Al Shabaab, Killed Over 30 Militants

UPDF troops under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have in coordination with the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully dislodged Al-Shabaab… Read more »