Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Uganda Embassy in Brussels and the Uganda Tourism Board are exhibiting Uganda’s tourism products at the Belgium Travel Expo 2025, held on 17–18 November in Nivelles and Ghent. BTExpo brings together major players in Belgium’s travel industry, a market with more than 20 million outbound holidays annually and about 900 tour operators and travel agency networks. The event targets...

Morocco has rolled out a new application, “Yalla,” to handle all Fan ID and eVisa applications for supporters travelling to the country for the AFCON 2025 tournament. The competition runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. According to the Local Organizing Committee, Yalla will be the only platform for securing the Fan ID, which is required before purchasing...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika The Uganda Cubs’ dream run at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup is still alive after a gritty 1–0 win over Senegal in the Round of 32. Playing at Aspire Zone in Qatar, the Cubs edged the Young Lions of Teranga thanks to Abubakali Walusimbi’s 15th-minute thunderbolt from outside the box, a strike that settled the...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Netball Uganda has named its final 14 players that will represent Uganda at the upcoming Celtic Cup in Scotland later this month. "The technical team has named a strong team that we expect to play hard and get into world position six that guarantees us a direct slot at the 2027 Netball World Cup in Brisbane...

David Mwanje Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has called for a shift toward artificial intelligence and data-driven decision making to improve Uganda’s economic performance. Speaking at the 2025 Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance Symposium at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, he said the country should move from consuming digital technologies to using them to shape its economic future. The...

By David Mwanje SanlamAllianz General Insurance Uganda has introduced a low-cost personal accident policy designed to protect road users from financial loss after traffic accidents. The product, called On-the-Go Accident Cover, was launched at the company’s offices in Kololo. It provides total benefits of up to 3.15 million shillings, including 1 million shillings each for accidental death and permanent disability, 650,000...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika The Uganda Cubs have made history after defeating former champions France 1–0 to qualify for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar the first time a Ugandan team has advanced past the group stage at a FIFA World Cup. Match Summary Going into their last Group K match, the CECAFA Zonal Champions needed...

Uganda’s coffee exporters have strengthened their foothold in the Asian market after securing new trade partnerships and branding collaborations at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025) in Shanghai. The Ugandan delegation, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), included exporters such as Meg Rai Coffee, Kwezi Coffee, Inspire Africa and Elgon Coffee. They showcased Uganda’s...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Over 1,000 athletes are set to storm Mbale Golf Course this Saturday for the 32nd National Cross Country Championships, marking the event’s first-ever edition in Mbale.The competition, organized by Uganda Athletics, will help select the national team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, USA due January 10 2026. Top stars Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua...

By David Mwanje Bank of Uganda deputy governor Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has said the country’s long-term growth prospects depend on how effectively global leaders implement the Sevilla Commitment, the landmark agreement on sustainable financing adopted earlier this year. Prof. Nuwagaba referred to outcomes from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July...