The Kabaka of Buganda flew overseas for medical care. King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II left Uganda to meet with his doctors abroad. Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga said the king remains stable and healthy. The trip helps his ongoing treatment that doctors provide at home. Kingdom officials drove the king to Entebbe airport before his departure.
People started worrying about the king's health during 2021. He looked sick at his 66th birthday party at Mengo palace. Many subjects felt scared and asked questions about his condition. The kingdom sends regular updates to calm worried citizens. Medical teams from Uganda and other countries watch his health closely.
Mayiga asked people to pray for the king's recovery. The kingdom keeps the...
Kenya's President William Ruto mourned former Zambian leader Edgar Lungu after his sudden death. Ruto called Lungu a progressive leader who served Zambia with dedication. The Kenyan president sent prayers to Zambian families during their difficult time. Officials have not shared what caused Lungu's death. African leaders across the continent expressed sadness about losing the former president.
Edgar Lungu served as Zambia's sixth president from 2015 until 2021. He started his career as a lawyer before entering politics under President Michael Sata. Lungu won the presidency after Sata died unexpectedly during 2014. His government focused on building roads and expanding electricity production. Critics blamed him for increasing national...
Uganda backs a cancer fighting group that helps African countries. The African Oesophageal Cancer Consortium Foundation works across many nations to stop throat cancer deaths. Government officials met at the Foreign Affairs Ministry to praise the group's work. They called the partnership a model for fighting diseases through teamwork.
Throat cancer kills more than 28,000 people each year across Africa. Most patients learn about their cancer when it has spread far through their bodies. Doctors at the Uganda Cancer Institute say 82 percent of cases come very late. The disease hits East and Southern Africa hardest among all regions.
The foundation gave away over 1,500 medical devices to treat patients. They train doctors to use special...
Uganda plans to build many new power plants over the next few years. President Museveni told lawmakers about the ambitious energy projects on Thursday. The country wants to make more than 12,000 megawatts of electricity. Right after Uganda produces that much power, it can sell energy to other African countries. The government thinks local factories will need much more electricity soon.
Uganda started with just one power plant back during 1986. That old dam made only 150 megawatts of power for the whole country. Four big water plants work today and make 1,163 megawatts together. Solar farms and small water plants bring the total power to 2,052 megawatts. Museveni warned that factories will use up all this power within five years.
The...
Uganda spent 30 billion shillings on coffee research for the coming year. President Museveni told lawmakers the money will help create stronger coffee plants. The new plants can fight diseases and survive bad weather better. Coffee gives money to over 1.7 million families across Uganda. Research workers want to protect these families from losing their crops.
Coffee became Uganda's biggest money maker from exports. The country earned 1.144 billion dollars from coffee sales during 2023 and 2024. Farmers made 845 million dollars the year before that jump. Coffee production went up from 7.8 million bags to 8.2 million bags. Government programs gave farmers better seeds and helped them water their crops.
Uganda made almost 2 billion...
Uganda makes more than twice as much milk today compared to seven years ago. The country produced 5.4 billion litres of milk during 2024. Back during 2017 and 2018, farmers only made 2.5 billion litres. President Museveni shared these numbers during his speech on Thursday. The dairy business brings Uganda much more money from exports than before.
Small farmers produce most of Uganda's milk across the country. These farmers raise cattle mainly around southwestern Uganda. Government workers helped farmers improve their cows and learn better farming methods. Veterinarians also visit farms more often to keep animals healthy. Companies like Pearl Dairy and Brookside buy milk from these small farms.
Uganda sells dairy products to countries...
Uganda's President Museveni says the country will finish building its huge oil pipeline next year. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline will carry oil from Uganda to Tanzania's coast. The project costs 5 billion dollars and stretches 1,443 kilometers. Workers are building the longest heated oil pipeline anywhere on Earth. The pipeline will move 216,000 barrels of oil every day.
The government built roads and an airport near the oil fields. Kabalega International Airport sits close to where crews pump oil from the ground. Workers paved over 700 kilometers of new roads across the oil region. These roads help farmers and tourists travel around the area. The airport and roads serve many businesses beyond just oil companies.
Uganda wants to...
Clement Lenglet talks with Barcelona about ending his deal early. The French defender plays for Atletico Madrid on loan but wants out of his Barcelona contract. His huge 16 million euro salary makes talks hard. Barcelona owes him money and must pay him to leave.
Barcelona does not want Lenglet back next season. The club needs to find a way to settle his contract fairly. Money problems slow down the process. Atletico Madrid waits for Barcelona to solve this mess. They want to sign Lenglet for free after his contract ends.
Diego Simeone thinks Lenglet helps his defense a lot. The French player appeared in 34 games this season for Atletico. Simeone wants to keep him as a key defender. Atletico hopes Barcelona cuts ties with Lenglet soon...
West Ham United made Jean-Clair Todibo a permanent player Friday. The French defender joined the team after spending last season on loan from Nice. The club used their option to buy him outright. His move became official after months of temporary play.
Barcelona will collect 8 million euros from the transfer. The Spanish club had made a deal with Nice about getting money when Todibo moved again. They secured this payment when they first sold him to the French team. The arrangement helps Barcelona earn from his career moves.
Todibo played well during his loan spell at West Ham. The defender showed strong skills throughout the season. His performance convinced the English club to make the signing permanent. Fans saw his abilities...
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