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 »

East Africa: Uganda Sets Stage for Vienna Crime Prevention Summit

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has praised the Governance and Security Programme Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued coordination and support as… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Pledges Continued Partnerships With Uganda in Museveni's New Term

The United States has congratulated President Museveni on his inauguration for another term in office, pledging continued cooperation with Uganda in trade, regional security and… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges U.S. to Back Africa's Value Addition Agenda

President Museveni has called on the United States and other global partners to support Africa's industrialisation and value-addition efforts in order to expand the continent's… Read more »

Africa: African MPs Push Back Against EU 'Interference' in Internal Affairs

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African… Read more »

Africa: Uganda Reaffirms Committment to Attend Third Russia-Africa Summit

Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda,… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee-Tourism Blend to German Business Delegation

Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an… Read more »

Uganda: Fugitive 'King Keith' Arrested in Uganda After Interpol Alert

Ugandan authorities have arrested a suspected international fugitive identified as Keith Mugisha, also known as "King Keith," following an intelligence-led operation supported by… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Courts Global Investors At China's Canton Fair

Uganda has strengthened its trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement with Asia through high-impact participation at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the… Read more »

Uganda: Amnesty Urges Probe Into Alleged Security Force Abuses During January 15 Polls

Amnesty International has called for urgent investigations into alleged human rights violations by security forces during Uganda's disputed January 15 presidential and… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Queen Elizabeth II Inaugurates Owen Falls Dam

On this day in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja, in one of the most defining moments of Uganda's colonial-era development. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Sows Mustard Seed Into Chinese

President Museveni's autobiography, Sowing the Mustard Seed, has been translated into Chinese, marking a new phase in the evolving Uganda-China relationship. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Courts Chinese Capital As Anite Hosts High-Level Investor Delegation

Uganda has intensified its push to attract foreign direct investment, with State Minister for Privatization and Investment Evelyn Anite hosting a delegation of Chinese investors… Read more »

Uganda: WHO - Vaccines Protect Every Generation As Global Immunisation Campaign Gains Momentum

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that vaccines remain one of the most effective public health interventions, protecting people at every stage of life as World… Read more »

Uganda: Nile Special Unveils Winners All-Expenses-Paid Trip to FIFA World Cup 2026

Nile Special has announced the winners of its FIFA World Cup 2026 all-expenses-paid trip promotion, following a live draw held at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. Read more »

Uganda: Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures

Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention… Read more »

Uganda: Canadian Tour Agents, Media Endorse Uganda After Immersive Familiarisation Trip

International tour agents and media from Canada have expressed strong confidence in Destination Uganda following a high-impact familiarisation trip organized by the Uganda High… Read more »

Uganda: US Govt Upgrades Kaabong General Hospital Laboratory to Strengthen Global Health Security

The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Uganda, today commissioned a newly constructed and upgraded laboratory at Kaabong General Hospital in the… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee Excellence At World of Coffee Expo SAN Diego 2026

Uganda has once again asserted its presence on the global coffee stage, making a strong impression at the World of Coffee Expo San Diego 2026 in the United States. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's IPSO-TC Deepens Military Training Cooperation With US Army War College

The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the… Read more »

Uganda: Government Ties Embassy Funding to Trade, Investment Performance

Uganda's diplomatic Missions must increasingly be evaluated based on their contribution to the country's economic diplomacy agenda, rather than on protocol activities alone. Read more »

Uganda: BoU Signs Shs592bn Contract With Euro Gold Refinery

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has signed a contract with two local companies including Euro Gold Refinery to commence the supply of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Read more »

Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major… Read more »

Uganda: Qatar Ambassador Meets Uganda's Muslim Leadership, Pledges Stronger Ties

The newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Uganda, Ahmed Muhammad Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaid, has paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC)… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Internal Affairs Seeks Shs46bn to Tackle Illicit Activities At Borders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is seeking Shs46 billion to enhance deployment at border control points and tackle soaring illicit activities, including trafficking and illegal… Read more »