Uganda Projects Double-Digit Growth by 2026/2027 as Oil Production Takes Centre Stage
Uganda’s economy is projected to grow by 10.4 per cent by the end of the 2026/2027 financial year, a significant acceleration from an estimated 6.6 […]
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Ethiopia Confirms Three Marburg Deaths as Outbreak Raises Regional Concerns
Ethiopia on Monday, November 17, confirmed three deaths from the Marburg virus in the Omo region, following tests on 17 suspected cases. The government, which […]
Ugandans Celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Election as New York Mayor
Ugandans across the country are celebrating the election of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York, hailing his victory as a source of […]
Uganda and Somalia Deepen Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Uganda and Somalia have signed three new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across key sectors including security, education, immigration, and labour. […]
Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Race Kicks Off with Familiar Rivals Amid Tense Climate
Uganda’s presidential campaign for the January 12, 2026 election officially opened on Monday, 29 September 2025, setting the stage for a repeat of the 2021 […]
Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom
Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by an average of 8% annually over the next five years, fuelled by anticipated oil production and heavy investments […]
WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness in Landmark Public Health Victory
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Kenya free of sleeping sickness, a fatal parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly. This milestone makes […]
ADF Rebels Kill Over 50 Civilians in Eastern DRC Machete Attacks
At least 52 civilians have been massacred by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the Beni and Lubero areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Uganda Launches $250m Chinese-Owned Gold Mine to Boost Exports and Value Addition
Uganda has inaugurated on August 17 its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million project in Busia district owned by Chinese firm Wagagai Mining (U) […]
Deadly border skirmish fractures Uganda–South Sudan alliance
A rare and deadly clash erupted earlier this week between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops near the disputed border in Central Equatoria, killing at least […]