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The Ugandan government requested Parliament, on August 6, 2026, in Kampala, permission to borrow up to €207.77 million from Citibank and other financial institutions to upgrade 137 kilometers of roads in the eastern part of the country, a project aimed at improving the connection between Jinja, Kamuli, and Bukungu. The request, presented by Henry Musasizi, […]
East Africa is multiplying projects aimed at better leveraging its oil resources and limiting its dependence on imports of refined products. Between Tanga in Tanzania, Lamu in Kenya, and Hoima in Uganda, several energy corridors are emerging that could redefine regional oil flows. On August 6, Tanzania and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have been requested by the United States, but neither the number of soldiers nor the deployment schedule have been specified yet. The proposal was presented at the last […]
Four members of the Ugandan boxing team have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to a Ugandan media outlet, they may have voluntarily chosen to stay in the UK to seek asylum. The Scottish police and British authorities have opened an investigation. Four Ugandan boxers are reported missing after participating in the […]
South-South educational cooperation is gaining ground in Africa. To improve the training of its teachers in classroom assessment, Uganda has chosen to draw inspiration from the experience of South Africa, a country facing similar educational realities. Kampala aims to reform its teacher training and is looking for solutions suitable for the African context. Last week, […]
Applications for parish council elections are submitted on Monday in Uganda, against a backdrop of violence and irregularities observed during the first stage of the local vote. A new election must be organized in 1,135 villages following disputes related to electoral lists. Local councils play a central role in the daily life of residents. They […]
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 approaches, Uganda is betting on openness by announcing visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with the aim of attracting supporters and tourists in large numbers. It’s a strong signal to the continent. In view of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, Uganda has decided to waive visa fees for […]
The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6, 2026. With more than 76% of valid votes, the incumbent president is in a strong position to win a seventh consecutive term. The tally covers results from […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a seventh consecutive term as head of the country. This outlook places the current head of state among Africa’s longest-serving leaders on the continent. At 79, Mr. Museveni […]
On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message to the big names in Group C ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: […]
Uganda’s national coach, Paul Put, criticized a decision that disrupts teams’ preparations a week before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after FIFA pushed back the release date for African internationals to December 15. Uganda’s coach, Paul Put, did not mince his words after FIFA’s decision to reduce the release period for […]
Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany were reportedly warned by their clubs that they risked contract termination if they answered the call-up to the Ugandan national team for AFCON 2025, a situation that has sparked outrage as FIFA demands the release of summoned players. Two Ugandan internationals, Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany, are reportedly under threat […]
Uganda coach Paul Put sounded confident ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying his players will be ready to compete with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Drawn into Group C, the Cranes will face Nigeria (three-time African champions), Tunisia — winners of the 2004 edition — and their neighbours Tanzania. A tough draw, but one […]
Uganda booked their place in the round of 16 of the 2025 U17 World Cup after beating France 1-0 on Tuesday. Uganda will also play the second round of the 2025 U17 World Cup being held in Qatar. The young Cranes secured their spot in the round of 16 after their win over France on […]
Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has shown his team’s determination ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21. Drawn into a particularly strong group […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has released the schedule for the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in a few months in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). One month before the kickoff of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place from August 2 to August 30, 2025, […]
The Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni is not planning to leave the political scene anytime soon. At 80 years old, the head of state is set to run for a seventh consecutive term in the elections scheduled for 2026. The announcement was made by the National Resistance Movement (NRM), his party, through the chairman of the […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni issued a public apology to the Ugandan people during a religious ceremony in Kampala. In power since 1986, Museveni publicly asked for forgiveness over the weekend for the “mistakes,” “laxity,” and “negligence” that have marked his 38-year rule. Alongside his wife Janet, he read a statement […]
Uganda has decided to suspend all defense-related cooperation with Germany, according to a statement from army spokesperson Chris Magezi posted on the social media platform X. “The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have, with immediate effect, suspended all ongoing military and defense cooperation activities with the Federal Republic of Germany,” Magezi declared. “This decision follows […]
Accused of copyright theft by Cameroonian singer Gasha a few weeks ago, Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo has finally broken his silence to explain. In April 2024, the Cameroonian music scene was rocked by accusations of plagiarism and copyright infringement leveled by singer Gasha against the famous Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo. Gasha claimed that her popular […]
