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Uganda Tourism Board and Asante Aviation representatives discussed air transport improvements ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27. Officials identified transportation barriers as major challenges limiting sector growth across the country. Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa emphasized...

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained Charles Mwesigwa, a Ugandan man accused of operating a sex trafficking network in Dubai. The BBC investigation revealed Mwesigwa offered women to clients for parties starting at $1,000 per person. He told undercover reporters the women could...

More than 1,000 participants gathered Saturday in Kyotera for a breast cancer awareness event organized by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Women, students and health workers filled streets and the Kalisizo playground to promote plant-based diets as cancer prevention. Uganda...

Internal Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire addressed tribal divisions during Friday's Nkrumah Day Public Lecture at Makerere University. The minister called upon Ugandans and fellow Africans to abandon ethnic identities that originated from colonial boundary-making processes. Otafiire...

Kampala attorney Jet Tumwebaze announced plans to contest the Mawogola North parliamentary seat against Sodo Aine Kaguta. The ruling National Resistance Movement selected Kaguta as their candidate after he faced no opposition during party primaries. Kaguta serves as President Museveni's brother...

The National Unity Platform established its Western Regional Headquarters Friday during a ceremony in Mbarara City. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu presided over the office opening alongside Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya and other senior officials. The facility honors late Deputy President Jolly...

Farid Kaliisa received official recognition Monday as Uganda's ambassador to Gabon during a ceremony with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville. The diplomat delivered President Yoweri Museveni's greetings while emphasizing expanded partnerships across multiple sectors. Both...

More than 40 coffee-producing nations gathered at the 2025 Specialty Coffee Association of Japan exhibition, with Uganda participating to strengthen its presence in this major consuming market. The Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre hosted the three-day event that began Wednesday. Ugandan...

Uganda's Electoral Commission announced the campaign schedule for the 2025/2026 presidential elections after meeting with representatives from eight nominated candidates. President Yoweri Museveni will launch his campaign at Munyonyo in Wakiso district. Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known...

Unidentified drones flew over Danish military installations Friday evening, prompting authorities to temporarily close airspace around Karup airbase. The incident lasted several hours and followed similar drone activity at Danish airports earlier this week. Officials described the events as a...

Eight ZANU-PF provincial affiliates from Mashonaland West received $220,000 through the Presidential Empowerment Fund during a ceremony on Friday at Kutama Grounds in Zvimba. Dr Paul Tungwarara, Special Investment Advisor to the President, emphasized community empowerment as a government...

Authorities detained five individuals during dual enforcement actions targeting organized theft networks across multiple Kenyan counties. Officers captured two men suspected of operating a vehicle robbery scheme along the Mombasa-Nairobi corridor near Makindu. Police linked the pair to stealing...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza government against criticism from former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kindiki spoke during a Saturday event in Dadaab, Garissa County, where he challenged Uhuru's assessment of current policies. The deputy president argued that government...

President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika outlined his administration's agenda during his initial media appearance following the Democratic Progressive Party's electoral victory. Economic recovery tops the priority list through infrastructure development, small business assistance, and employment...

Malawi's Democratic Progressive Party claimed victory in Tuesday's general elections, winning the presidency and securing 82 parliamentary seats. The Malawi Congress Party suffered a significant defeat, capturing just 52 seats despite serving as the ruling party. Independent candidates performed...

Two social media personalities departed Harare Magistrates' Court quickly this morning while dodging photographers. Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho, known as Madam Boss, wore black attire, while Admire Mushambi, also known as Mama Vee, appeared in brown golf clothing. Both women were expected to...

Mike Chimombe's recent detention has prompted remarks from Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe regarding the arrest of Wicknell Chivayo's business partner. Mugabe shared observations about how individuals closest to someone often contribute to their eventual destruction. He noted that Chimombe enjoyed...

Religious leader Shepherd Bushiri offered congratulations to Arthur Peter Mutharika following his presidential election win in Malawi. The controversial prophet urged Mutharika and his administration to prevent repeating previous errors that damaged public trust among citizens. Bushiri...

Brighton defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite trailing at halftime. Enzo Fernandez put the hosts ahead with a 24th-minute header before defender Trevoh Chalobah received a red card eight minutes into the second half. Video assistant referee review confirmed the dismissal after...

Bangladesh and Uzbekistan signed a diplomatic passport visa waiver during talks Friday at the United Nations General Assembly. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on the sidelines of the 80th session. The agreement eliminates visa...