KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda head coach Morley Byekwaso has expressed delight at meeting defending champion Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda ended its long-standing CHAN drought on Monday by qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time after six previous attempts. …
Read More »US Secretary of State Rubio hails Museveni for regional stability
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken on the phone with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discuss opportunities to deepen U.S.-Uganda cooperation on migration, reciprocal trade, and commercial ties. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the Secretary on Thursday thanked Uganda …
Read More »Leni Shida breaks 300 national record at Meeting Voor Mon in Leuven
Celebrating Ugandan athletic triumph at the Meeting Voor Mon in Leuven Brussels, Belgium | THE INDEPENDENT | On August 16, 2025, the vibrant city of Leuven, just outside Brussels, hosted the anticipated Meeting Voor Mon event, where four remarkable Ugandan athletes showcased their talent on the international stage. The event …
Read More »Armed responses meet student protests in Uganda
Critics say universities are using safety concerns to justify a broader crackdown on free expression. Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In April, dozens of students gathered at the Kyambogo University’s student center. The then-student council president, Akiso Benjamin, called the meeting to address growing frustrations with …
Read More »Uganda to face CHAN champs Senegal in quarterfinals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will face reigning champions Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on Saturday, 23rd August. This was confirmed after Sudan holding Senegal to 0-0 draw on 19 Aug to maintain top spot in Group D and Senegal finishing second on goal difference. Uganda will be playing …
Read More »BrighterMonday and Mastercard Foundation unite to empower displaced youth in Uganda
Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda and the Mastercard Foundation have teamed up to host a collaborative event at the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, aimed at bridging the opportunity gap for displaced and host community youth. The event, themed “Bridging Opportunity Gaps: Displacement, Dignity, and Work in Uganda,” brought …
Read More »Uganda considering taking in deportees from the US – CBS News
Washington, US | THE INDPENDENT | Internal government documents obtained by CBS News show the Trump administration has expanded its campaign to Uganda and Honduras, as it persuade countries around the world to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are not their own citizens. …
Read More »Cranes rally to hold Bafana, book historic CHAN quarters place
Uganda 3 South Africa 3 Kampala, Uganda | FUFA MEDIA | The long wait is finally over. Uganda Cranes have written a new chapter in their football history, qualifying for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals for the very first time after a pulsating 3-3 draw with South Africa …
Read More »Glovo invests Shs 33b in Uganda’s economy
The country emerges as Glovo’s greenest market, fusing rapid digital growth with sustainable mobility Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Glovo, the Spain-headquartered multi-category delivery platform, has marked its fifth anniversary in Uganda with the opening of a new office in Kampala, signalling a Shs 33 billion investment that is reshaping …
Read More »Legal battle as Uganda takes back the power
The return of electricity distribution to state hands has sparked a dispute with the private company that was ousted ANALYSIS | LIAM TAYLOR | Umeme, an electricity distribution company, announced on 2 June that it will take its quarrel with the Ugandan government to an arbitration court in London, after weeks …
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