NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | “Najin” and “Fatu” are the last two living northern white rhinos on earth. They are now housed at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Car Rental Uganda: Essential safety tips for touring in 2025
Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING | Navigating Uganda’s diverse landscapes requires reliable car rental options for both tourists and business travelers. Car hire Uganda services have evolved significantly for 2025, offering better vehicles and streamlined processes for visitors. However, driving in this East African nation comes with unique challenges that demand …
Read More »Over 3,000-yr-old military fortress discovered in Egypt’s North Sinai
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Saturday the discovery of a New Kingdom period (1550-1069 BC) military fortress in the country’s northeastern North Sinai province. The fortress, located at the Tell El-Kharouba site in the Sheikh Zuweid area, is one of the largest and …
Read More »Caught between the allure of Murchison Falls and poverty
As Murchison Falls Park rebounds from decades of decline, wildlife continues to face threat of frontline communities driven to poaching by poverty NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | In the heart of Uganda’s largest national park, Assistant Warden Gerald Abitegeka leads a relentless fight against poaching, a battle that reveals the …
Read More »Why Uganda must marry aviation and tourism for her next leap
COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Uganda’s aviation sector is quietly experiencing its strongest recovery in decades. Entebbe International Airport recorded over 2.2 million international passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Cargo exports of flowers, fish and others are climbing. Uganda Airlines, with its modern fleet of A330neos and CRJ900s, has expanded …
Read More »Uganda holds tourism roadshow in Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, has led the country’s delegation to the 1st Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Mauritius organized by the Uganda High Commission Dar-Es-Salaam. The two day event, that kicked off today October 3rd 2025 at the Hennessy Park Hotel in the …
Read More »From bush patrols to finish lines
Inside the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, where men and women on the frontline of conservation share their struggles, triumphs, and hopes for Africa’s future Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Sept. 20, at dawn, the horizon above Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda was stitched with jagged lightning, thunder growling …
Read More »Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024-25
NEW DELHI | Xinhua | India’s iconic monument of love, Taj Mahal, has emerged as the country’s most visited tourist destination, attracting 6.9 million visitors, including over 600,000 foreign tourists, in 2024-25, an official report released on Saturday said. “Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments, Taj Mahal leads in visitor …
Read More »Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. …
Read More »A lioness caught on camera reignites hope for lion survival
It’s not just any lioness — it’s a lactating lioness. Caught on camera in a park in the Central African Republic, the big cat has reignited hope in a resurgence of lion populations in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Once written off as disappearing, lion prides in several …
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