July 29
Uganda: Ugandans Can Cross Borders With Expired National IDs - Govt
The Internal Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi has said Ugandan citizens with expired National IDs will be able to use them to travel across East Africa and for business… Read more »
June 04
East Africa: Ugandans Abroad - the Unsung Heroes of Economic Development
As Uganda continues its journey towards economic development, a vital yet often overlooked group is making significant contributions from afar: Ugandans in the diaspora. Read more »
May 23
Africa: Why Africa Must Unite to Reject Inhumane EU Anti-Migration Policies
Over the last couple of years, some European nations have multiplied on endeavours to contain the inundation of migrants from Africa and different regions of the world, with many… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Cancer Institute Clarifies On Treatment for Foreigners
The Uganda Cancer Institute has refuted allegations of running the public health facility on a discriminatory payment structure in which foreigners allegedly receive free treatment… Read more »
April 10
Uganda: Unclaimed Passports Create Backlog At Immigration Offices
The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration is facing a storage crisis due to a significant backlog of uncollected passports. Over 50,000 passports, dating back to 2018, are sitting… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: Internet Fibre Cut Disrupts Immigration Services At the Ministry of Internal Affairs
In an unforeseen development, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that its services are experiencing disruptions due to a significant internet fibre cut at the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Embassy in Pretoria to Hold First Ever Diaspora Convention
As it is for the big Ugandan diaspora communities in the USA, UK, Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) where annual conventions have been the trademark, the South African… 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 »
October 10, 2023
East Africa: Migrants Expelled By Tanzania Run to East African Court
A group of over 1200 people expelled from Tanzania have dragged the Tanzania government to the East African Court of Justice for redress over the manner in which they were expelled… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Uganda: South Sudan Commends Uganda's Waiver of Student Pass Fees
The ambassador of South Sudan to Uganda, Simon Deng has lauded the government of Uganda for waiving student pass fees on South Sudanese nationals. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Selects Only 57 New Immigration Officers Out of 13,000 Applicants
The government has appointed 57 new immigration officers to be deployed at various immigration points across the country, leaving out over 13,650 applicants for similar positions. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Waives Visa Fees for South Sudan Students
Uganda has waived visa fees for South Sudan students seeking to study in the country. Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Uganda, South Africa Urged to Remove Visa Barriers to Enhance Trade Relations
Delegates and private sector players attending the Uganda-South Africa Trade and Investment Summit have joined forces to call upon the governments of both nations to eliminate visa… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: Saudi Arabia Border Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Migrants
Saudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Uganda: Kakwenza Petitions EU to Impose Visa Bans on Govt Officials Over Rights Abuse
Award-winning author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has petitioned theEuropean Union delegation in Uganda asking that visa bans be imposed on some government officials over their role in… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Students Stranded As Denmark Rejects Uganda's New Passports
A group of Ugandan students destined for internship have raised complaints after Danish authorities rejected Uganda's newly introduced polycarbonate electronic passports. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Urges Govt to Evacuate Ugandans Caught Up in Sudan War
The Opposition in Parliament has challenged the government to initiate the process of evacuating all Ugandans caught up in the Sudan war before the situation gets worse. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Upgrades From Paper-Based to Polycarbonate E-Passports
The Internal Affairs Ministry has announced an upgrade from paper-based biodata based electronic passports to polycarbonate ones. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Uganda: Thousands to Be Affected As Passport Offices Shut Down for Two Days
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a two day shutdown of all their passport offices , both within the country and abroad to allow for a system upgrade. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Waives Visa Requirement for DR Congo Citizens Entering Uganda
President Museveni has directed a waiver on the requirement for visas for Congolese citizens entering Uganda. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Uganda: President's Office to Monitor Ugandan Migrant Workers Leaving Country, Returning at Entebbe Airport
Office of the President has secured an office at Entebbe International Airport in a bid to support and boost the fight against illegal recruitment and also provide an access hub… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Open Sixth Passport Centre Abroad in Copenhagen - Ministry Stuck With 50,000 Passports
Uganda will on Monday open another passport centre abroad and it will be located in Copenhagen, the Danish capital, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Uganda: Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Denies Visa Ban
Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E Kibedi Zaake has rubbished reports that the UAE has banned Uganda from accessing the country. Read more »
October 23, 2022
Africa: United Arab Emirates Imposes Visa Ban On African Countries
allAfrica editor's note: Uganda's UAE Ambassador Denies Visa Ban Read more »