Morocco: Minister Hosts Sahrawi Envoy for Talks On Conflict Resolution and AU Cooperation

Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and a constructive tool for peace building across Africa. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, France Reaffirm Commitment to Sustainable Energy Partnership

The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has hosted the new French Ambassador to Uganda, Virginie Leroy, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between France… Read more »

Libya: African Union Condemns Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi, Calls for Calm and Accountability in Libya

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern following reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Swiss Adventure Tourism Market At Zurich Fespo 2026

Uganda has, for the first time, joined leading global destinations such as Italy, Jordan, Australia, and Indonesia in showcasing its adventure tourism offerings to high-end… Read more »

Uganda: Martin Luther King's Legacy Is Now Our Responsibility

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." These famous words have once again echoed loudly as the world marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Withdraws Threats to Cut Military Cooperation With U.S.

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has apologised to the United States following a series of social media posts in which he accused the US Embassy in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Sues UK Over Cancelled Migration Deal

Rwanda has initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom (UK) over the cancellation of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP). Read more »

South Sudan: AU Urges De-Escalation, Respect for Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan

The African Union Commission has urged all parties in South Sudan to de-escalate rising tensions and respect the 2018 peace deal amid fresh violence that has forced civilians from… Read more »

East Africa: South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned

The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians"… Read more »

Uganda: Putin Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election, Promises Strengthened Uganda-Russia Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, reaffirming Moscow's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Drops to 88th in Latest FIFA Rankings After AFCON Disappointment

Uganda has dropped three places to 88th in the latest Fifa World Rankings released on Monday, after earning just one point in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Deploys Observers to Monitor Uganda Polls Ahead of January 15 Vote

The East African Community (EAC) has officially deployed its Election Observation Mission to Uganda ahead of the 2026 General Elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15. Read more »

Uganda: Bugolobi Residents Sue Sebutinde Over Multi-Storey Building, Cite Privacy Violations

Residents of Bugolobi have taken a dispute with International Criminal Court judge Justice Julia Sebutinde to the High Court, seeking orders to stop the construction of a… Read more »

Africa: FIFA Will Scan World Cup Players to Make Offside Avatars

Fifa plans to create AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player at the 2026 World Cup to enhance the tournament's semi-automated offside technology. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Must Pay Up to Shs54m Bond for US Visa

Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa (Tourist and business visa) will now be required to pay a visa bond of between Shs18M and Shs54M before their application… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans to Pay Up to Shs54m Visa Bond Under New US Travel Rules

Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism or business will now be required to pay a refundable visa bond of between Shs18 million and Shs54 million… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, As NAM Chair, Condemns Us Military Action Against Venezuela

Uganda, acting in its capacity as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has condemned the United States for what it described as an "act of aggression" against Venezuela,… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Opens Two-Day Karamoja Tribunal Over Alleged Security Force Abuses

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has opened a two-day tribunal at its Moroto Regional Offices to hear human rights complaints from across the Karamoja sub-region, with… Read more »

Africa: Canal+ Secures Long-Term Content Deal With Warner Bros

Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a major expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, signing a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement that… Read more »

Uganda: Maduro's Arrest a Wake-Up Call for Africa's Strategic Security - - Museveni

President Museveni has said the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States underscores the urgent need for Africa to strengthen its strategic… Read more »

Egypt: Egyptian Dissident Sorry for Tweets As Tories Push for Deportation From UK

Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has apologised for several of his old tweets that have resurfaced, as calls grow for him to be deported from the UK days after he… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UK Restricts DR Congo Visas Over Migrant Return Policy

The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal… Read more »

Ghana: Man City in Advanced Talks With Bournemouth's Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward. Read more »

Africa: Uganda Ratifies AU Social Protection Protocol, Civil Society Urges Swift Action

Uganda's ratification of a new African Union protocol recognising social protection and social security as enforceable rights is a "historic milestone", civil society groups said… Read more »

Uganda: CBCA Leaders Pay Visit to Buganda Kingdom, Seek Guidance On Development Partnerships

Leaders of the Baptist Community in Central Africa (CBCA), paid a courtesy visit to the Buganda Kingdom headquarters at Bulange, Mengo on Tuesday to formally brief the Kingdom on… Read more »