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  The World Bank projects that poverty will keep falling through 2026 and 2027, extending a trend that resumed as growth picked up Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is positioning itself for another phase of strong economic expansion as policymakers seek to lock in recent gains while tightening …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, the self-declared region of Somalia, as an independent state, saying the territory is a product of prolonged insecurity in Somalia. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of international affairs, told Xinhua …

   Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) yesterday marked a major milestone with the graduation of the first-ever cohort of 36 women and girls under the Leesu Skilling Initiative, a six-month vocational training programme designed to equip women and girls with practical skills for sustainable …

    Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda Chapter (CAIA–Uganda), in partnership with the West Nile Education Trust Fund (WNETF) and other partners, held a community marathon on 27th Dec, 2025 in Arua. This aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyle choices among communities in West Nile …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda is considering the possibility to launch direct flights to Russia, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “In the future, depending on passenger traffic, of course, as this must …

On Dec. 19, Richard Yego, Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd., spoke to business reporters about the company’s performance in 2025 and its outlook for 2026. During the discussion, Yego provided insights into MTN Mobile Money’s growth, innovations, and ongoing efforts to expand financial inclusion across Uganda. The …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda invites Russia to participate in joint ventures and coffee processing projects, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “Uganda is Africa’s largest coffee producer. Globally, we rank seventh, producing …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda is interested in cooperation with Russia in the oil and gas sector, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “Russia has extensive experience and expertise in the energy sector, …

RWAKITURA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a proposal to establish a second industrial park in Uganda, following a briefing from developers of the China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted a delegation led by Lucy Zhang, CEO of the park’s …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda intends to consider the possibility of abolishing visa requirements for Russian tourists in the future, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. Asked whether visas for Russian tourists with …