Japan, UNIDO to build equipment operator training center in Uganda
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Japan will establish a training center for operators of construction equipment in Luwero, Uganda. Exchange of […]
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China to build infrastructure as Uganda expects first oil production
The Chinese government has disbursed $134 million to build new infrastructure in Uganda, mainly roads, that are part of a network of over 700 km […]
Uganda to begin oil production in 2022
Uganda’s Energy Minister, Irene Muloni, on Tuesday said oil production in the East African nation has been pushed forward to 2022 after missing the country’s […]
EIB invests €495 million in transport, energy, internet across Africa
The European Investment Bank has formally agreed a total of €495 million of new financing for three projects to support sustainable transport, clean energy and […]
Congo Decides: More than 100 killed in clashes days before vote
More than 100 people have been killed in clashes between rival ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of Congo, days before Sunday’s long-delayed presidential, legislative and […]
Uganda’s Quiin Abenakyo crowned Miss World Africa
Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo has been crowned as Miss World Africa at the 2018 Miss World finale in China. Quinn is the first Miss Uganda […]
Congo’s Ebola epidemic is world’s second-biggest outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the second biggest in history, the health ministry said late on Thursday. This outbreak – the second […]
Ugandan-Somali Summit Talks
Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni on Saturday held talks with his Somali counterpart, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, in Kampala. According to the State House statement, the […]
U.S. appoints Peter Pham as Special Envoy to Great Lakes region
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the appointment of Peter Pham as the U.S. special envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes Region. According to a […]
Uganda: MPs vote to maintain unpopular social media tax
Lawmakers in Uganda have voted to maintain a controversial tax law expected to be implemented later this year. The ruling National Resistance Movement, NRM, dominating […]