TOURISM

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Businesses in Kampala, other major cities and on highways were disrupted Saturday morning as the country launched the monthly National Cleaning Day. The day that was preceded by announcements by the Office of the Prime Minister, which were widely amplified by other agencies and the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is giving everyone a chance to visit its national parks without paying entry fees. The Ministry of Tourism has announced free entry for 3 days in September, open to both Ugandans and foreign tourists. The free entry dates are September 25, 26, …

  How a meeting between an American president and a teenage African king still shapes history, diplomacy and conservation more than a century later   SPECIAL REPORT | RONALD MUSOKE | The slow climb up Mengo Hill in December 1909 marked one of the most extraordinary moments in the history of …

  ARTS | JORDI BUSQUE – BBC | Located almost entirely in the Sahara, Mauritania is home to centuries-old cities, desert oases and a coastal spectacle so vast you can see it from space. In an age when it’s increasingly easy to explore the furthest reaches of the world – …

 As international demand for birdwatching grows, Africa’s protected areas are gaining greater visibility among specialist travellers. A new global ranking highlights four parks whose rich birdlife is helping reshape the continent’s wildlife tourism market.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Four African protected areas have been ranked among the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Uganda has quietly stood in the shadow of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Travellers often rushed to Kenya for the Great Migration, Tanzania for the Serengeti, Botswana for luxury safaris, or South Africa for polished wildlife experiences. Yet, hidden in the center …

  Uganda’s latest push to promote the Pearl of Africa abroad reflects a wider African trend, with governments increasingly using national brands to drive tourism, investment, trade, and international partnerships   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Uganda’s latest “Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa” campaign has turned buses in …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Uganda Embassy in Addis Ababa has launched a promotional campaign for the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon to boost tourism and economic diplomacy. The launch featured a promotional run at Entoto Park that drew more than 500 Ethiopian runners, tourism stakeholders, media …

  For years, tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa has traversed continents persuading the world that Uganda is one of Africa’s most rewarding tourist destinations. But as epidemic outbreaks, travel advisories and domestic political discontent converge, the country’s most vocal tourism ambassador finds himself defending not just Uganda’s image abroad, but also …

  Munich, Germany | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has opened its first cultural and tourism festival in Germany, a three-day event in Munich that organisers describe as the largest Ugandan public event held in their country to date. The festival opened on Thursday with traditional drumming, drawing Ugandans from across Germany …