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Nineteen people pass away due to motor truck overturning in Uganda

(MENAFN) Nineteen people lost their lives and thirteen others sustained injuries after a lorry overturned in Uganda’s western Hoima district, authorities reported on Wednesday. According to police in the Albertine region, the incident occurred on...

Uganda’s Museveni Hints at Re-Election Bid

(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...

Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run

(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...

Kenyan President Pledges USD4.6M Prize for CHAN Win

(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday pledged a record-breaking incentive of over 600 million Kenyan shillings (approximately 4.6 million U.S. dollars) to the national football team, Harambee Stars, should they clinch the Africa...

FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in Uganda

New $5 million CAD partnership, in collaboration with FINCA Uganda, will expand economic opportunities for youth, especially women. DODOMA, TANZANIA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada's Secretary of State for International Development,...

Taxi Crashes in Uganda Leaving Four Dead

(MENAFN) Four individuals lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries after a commuter taxi veered off the road and plunged into a river in Uganda’s eastern Busia District on Tuesday, according to local law enforcement. As per a police...

Trimology Weight Loss Unlocks Ancient Ugandan Ritual That Reactivates the Body’s Missing Fat-Burning Signal

New York, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: The statements made in this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your physician before...

Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian backing essential in stopping Ebola spread

(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Biosecurity Summit 2025 Keynote Address

Good morning, everyone. It is a distinct honour to join you here at the University of Pretoria for the 2025 Biosecurity Summit, among farmers, scientists, policymakers, and partners from across our country, all united by a shared mission: To...

Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian support essential in stopping Ebola spread

(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the...

Uganda Cites Russian Support in Containing Outbreak

(MENAFN) Uganda has successfully brought a recent Ebola outbreak under control, largely due to its collaboration with Russian counterparts, a representative from the country's Health Ministry stated on Tuesday. This announcement was made public by...

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Parliamentary Capacity Building Workshop

Venue: Cape Town, South Africa Honourable Members of Parliament, Distinguished participants from across the Twende Mbele partner countries - Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Uganda, and our host country, South Africa, Esteemed facilitators, experts and...

Minister Ronald Lamola arrives Uganda to participate in a High-Level Meeting focusing on peace in the DRC, Sudan and South Sudan

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for...

Uganda Halts Defense Ties with Germany

(MENAFN) Uganda has decided to suspend its defense collaboration with Germany following accusations that Germany’s ambassador to Uganda was allegedly associated with groups hostile to the Ugandan government. The move came after reports suggested...

Uganda halts defense relations with Germany

(MENAFN) Uganda has suspended its defense cooperation with Germany, accusing the European country’s ambassador of supporting groups hostile to the Ugandan government. In a statement released on Monday via the army’s official website, Uganda...

ICC unsuccessful to consent prosecution of world presidents

(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has failed to reach an agreement on an amendment that would broaden its ability to investigate and prosecute world leaders for crimes of aggression, considered the gravest offense under the Rome...

Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization

(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...

Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner

(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: High Level Retreat on Review of the Kampala Amendments

Honourable Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Judge Miatta Maria Samba – International Criminal Court Madam Evelyn A. Ankumah – Executive Director of Africa Legal Aid and...

Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics

(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...