Uganda: Rewilding to Save 2000 White Rhinos

After a failed rhino farming business left 2000 southern white rhinos in danger, an African game park specialist has stepped in to assist. African Parks will "re-wild" the rhinos,… Read more »

Zambia: Over 200 Organizations Set for Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka

The stage is set for the largest gathering of fintech stakeholders from around Africa and the globe as the Africa Fintech Summit prepares for its 10th edition. The summit, renowned… Read more »

Morocco: Death Toll From Morocco Earthquake Rises to 1,037

The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco Friday night has risen to 1,037, said the country's Interior Ministry on Saturday. Read more »

Uganda: AFCON - Uganda Cranes Fail to Qualify Again

The Uganda cranes have failed to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) once again. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni - Don't Allow Strangers in Churches, Bars

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised parishioners and patrons not to allow people they don't know to access their churches and bars respectively. Read more »

Uganda: House Resumes Today After Wednesday Adjournment Over Missing Ministers

The House resumes today, 24 hours after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hastily adjourned the House due to the absence of government Ministers. Read more »

Gabon: Gabon's Ousted President Ali Bongo Cleared to Go Abroad for Medical Checks

Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country's transitional government. Read more »

Uganda: One Million Jobs to Be Created in the Minerals Sector By 2025

The government expects to increase jobs in the minerals sector by 63% to 2.6million in FY2024/2025 from 1.6million reported in 2017/2018, according to Peter Lokeris, the state… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF, and DRC Senior Army Officers Over ADF

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with senior army officers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) at… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Demands Timely Payment of Sportsmen and Women

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among asked sports federations to ensure timely payment of allowances and other remuneration to sportsmen and women, especially those whose… Read more »

Uganda: Government Warns Schools On Fees Increment

The Ministry of Education and Sports warned schools against increasing tuition without authorization from the government after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among raised concern over… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's High Commissioner Paul Amoru Presents Letters of Credence to Lesotho King Letsie III

The High Commissioner of Uganda to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Paul Amoru presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Committee Recommends PS Geraldine Ssali Be Sacked

Parliament has adopted a report by its Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry recommending the dismissal of the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Raises Concern on Rising Fuel Prices, School Fees

Parliament has asked the Government to present efforts to combat the rising prices of fuel that have rocked the country in the past week. Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Parents School in Discrimination Storm

A WhatsApp message where a parent with a child at the elite Kampala Parents School opposing Champion Gudo, a child artiste, from joining the school on a scholarship elicited fury… Read more »

Uganda: House Passes New Strict Narcotics Law After Court Setback

Parliament has passed the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023 which now allows the licenced farming and use of marijuana strictly for medical use, and sets… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Awaits Medical Board Approval to Pay MP Ssegirinya's Bills

Parliament will foot the medical bills of Muhammad Ssegirinya (NUP, Kawempe Division North) once his documents are in order with the Uganda Medical Board. Read more »

Uganda: World Bank Funding Embargo to Uganda

Following the World Bank decision issued on Aug.8 to stop new public funding to Uganda in relation to the passing of the anti-homosexuality bill into law, a group of civil society… Read more »

Uganda: What Uganda's Alcohol Figures Hide

Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant challenges related to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) resulting from hazardous alcohol consumption. This situation has a… Read more »

Uganda: Nile Breweries Empowers 1,000 Barley Farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts

In a bid to accelerate financial literacy and inclusion among barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts, Nile Breweries Limited has equipped over 1,000 farmers in the region… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Telecom Rebrands, Executives Promise Customers Reliable Network

Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a… Read more »

East Africa: Negotiations On Admission of Somalia Into EAC to Start On Next Tuesday

Negotiations between the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Somalia on the admission of the country into the EAC will start on Tuesday next week in the Kenyan… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Propose Mandatory Policy On Tree Planting

Members of Parliament have urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to consider enacting a policy requiring all large scale farmers to plant trees… Read more »

Uganda: President Returns the Local Content Bill, Again

President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Local Content Bill, 2022 to Parliament for the second time asking the House to reconsider his earlier recommendations which he… Read more »

Uganda: Why World Bank Funding Freeze On Uganda Is a Mistake

In a surprising twist, some members of the gay community in Uganda have told The Independent they are not pleased by the recent decision of the World Bank to cut funding to new… Read more »