Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has intensified its destination marketing drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat. Held at Villa Soraya, the event formed part …
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Read More »Uganda in 2025: A resilient economy facing hard fiscal truths
Gold continued to dominate export receipts, contributing over 40 percent of merchandise exports, although much of this reflected re-exports. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s economy in 2025 closed the year on a relatively strong footing, marked by steady growth, low inflation and cautious macroeconomic management, but beneath the …
Read More »Uganda rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
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 …
Read More »CAIA–Uganda takes festive campaign against illicit spirits to Arua
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 …
Read More »Museveni will win, but the landscape has changed since his last victory
But the opposition faces the ruling party’s continued use of violence to manipulate the election NEWS ANALYSIS | LUKE MELCHIORRE | On the eve of Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid …
Read More »Uganda considers opening direct air service with Russia
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 …
Read More »Uganda invites Russia to joint coffee processing projects
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 …
Read More »Uganda wants to cooperate with Russia in oil, gas sector
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, …
Read More »Museveni gives China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park thumbs up, second park planned
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 …
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