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: '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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: Gen Muhoozi Hosts Dinner for US Lt Gen Michael Flynn

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted former US Director of the Defense Intelligence,… Read more »

Uganda: American Military Veteran Michael Flynn Praises Uganda's Military Leadership

Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn on Saturday met Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Using Fake Documents to Apply for US Visas Risk Ban As Embassy, Police Tighten Noose

The US Embassy in Uganda and Police have warned Ugandans against using forged document to apply for US visas or else they risk being blacklisted. Read more »

Uganda: Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation

The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Sanctions, Sovereignty and Security in DR Congo Proxy Warfare

On March 2, 2026, the United States Treasury imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior commanders for allegedly supporting the M23 rebellion in… Read more »

Uganda: 'Catastrophic and Historic Mistake' to Join US-Israel Senseless War With Iran - Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn, the Independent Member of Parliament for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party, has publicly opposed any British involvement in the ongoing conflict… Read more »

Africa: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - the Leader Who Shaped Iran's Defiance

US president Donald Trump has announced the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after joint US-Israeli air strikes hit his compound on Saturday. Read more »

Uganda: Divided Opposition Are the 'Iron Dome' Protecting Museveni Against US Missile Strikes

In my piece "Donald Trump: The New UN - Trouble-Shooter and Peacemaker in Gaza and Uganda?" published in the Nile Post on 14th October 2025, I wrote: Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Pastor Tells US Court He Was Tortured With a Python

A Ugandan pastor and asylum seeker detained by US immigration authorities has told a federal court that he was brutally tortured in Uganda, including being placed in a pit with a… Read more »