February 04
Congo-Kinshasa: What Next for DR Congo?
When President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was on Jan.20, sworn-in for his second five-year term, he said he was aware of the expectations of the Congolese people. During… Read more »
Somalia: AU Mission Closes Military Bases in Second Phase of Drawdown for Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with logistical support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has completed phase two drawdown, which… Read more »
Uganda: Obituary - Cecilia Atim Ogwal
Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Read more »
February 02
Uganda: Parliament Approves New Aviation Law
Parliament has passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Urged to Release Funds for Projects
Parliament has urged government to expeditiously release funds for donor-funded projects whose activities are ongoing. Read more »
Uganda: Fmd - Government to Seek Supplementary Budget for Livestock Vaccination
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock, to allow… Read more »
February 01
Uganda: MPs Pile Pressure On Agriculture Minister to Table Fisheries Law
Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, to fast track implementation of the Fisheries and… Read more »
January 29
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Danish Envoy
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with the Danish Envoy, Dan Jorgensen, who is the Minister for Development Cooperation & Global Climate Policy, and his delegation at State… Read more »
Uganda: Oil and Gas Sector Advances Key Projects Ahead of Production
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa shares progress on the refinery, EACOP, and related projects Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon - DRC Advances to Quarter-Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
Penalties after 1-1 tie Read more »
January 28
Uganda: High Court Nullifies Pleas of Molly Katanga's Co-Accused
High Court Criminal Division presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata on Wednesday nullified the pleas entered by Kakwenza Patricia, Nkwanza Martha Katanga, Otai Charles, and Amanyire… Read more »
January 24
Africa: Africa's 10 'Most Open' Countries for Travel
In the past eight years, 35 countries have improved their visa policies and, since 2016, five countries have abolished all visa requirements for African travellers. Read more »
January 13
Uganda: Uganda's Agoa Suspension - How to Weather the Storm
Making sense of its impact on trade, resilience, and future for entrepreneurs Read more »
January 10
Uganda: Govt to Spend U.S.$6 Bilion On Debt Repayment Next Financial Year
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Government will spend up to UGX 24.9 trillion on servicing Uganda's public debt. Read more »
January 09
Africa: Visa-Free Regimes to Bolster African Tourism Growth in 2024
African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa… Read more »
January 02
Africa: Airtel Africa Boss to Retire
Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Zambia: Zambia Heightens Measures to Contain Cholera Outbreak
Zambian health authorities on Thursday announced that measures have been heightened to contain the outbreak of cholera which has now spread to 12 districts in the country. Read more »
Uganda: First Lady in Isolation At Rwakyitura After Testing Positive for Covid-19
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady Janet Museveni is self-isolating at home after a positive test for COVID-19. The tests were done after she reportedly felt… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Investment Authority Reveals Plans for Kisoro Industrial Park
The Director General of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), Robert Mukiza, has affirmed that the progress of establishing the Industrial Park in Kisoro district remains on… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Targeted As Africa's Telcos Adopt SIM-Enabled Consumer Devices
Africa's telcos have begun an aggressive push to replace traditional plastic Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards with virtual alternatives to tap into the fast-growing Internet… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Anti-Gay Crusade
In the 1990s, as a 15-year-old high-school student in Uganda, I was a member of a "writers' club" that would summarize for our fellow students key articles from the lone copy of… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Uganda: Top 10 African Female Afrobeats Stars
Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the… Read more »
Uganda: The 'Nuisance' Breaking New Ground for African Women in the Energy Value Chain
'I am a nuisance for a good cause,' says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Uganda: Top 10 African Countries On the Unesco World Heritage Sites List
A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected… Read more »
Uganda: World Malaria Report 2023 - a Call for Concerted Action to Address Growing Threats
The World Health Organization's World Malaria Report 2023, released this month, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts,… Read more »