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The Government of Uganda has issued a security notice to Ugandan nationals in the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging heightened caution and advising those able to leave the country to do so amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Below is the full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Security Notice to all Ugandan Citizens in the Islamic Republic...

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced deep concern over the recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has already seen Iranian forces launch retaliatory strikes across the region. In a statement, Mr. Youssouf described the unfolding conflict as a serious intensification of hostilities in the...

By Eddy Olwa The Lango Cultural Institution, under the leadership of Paramount Chief Dr Eng Moses Odongo, has convened a Peace, Unity, Reconciliation and Development Meeting aimed at healing post election divisions and charting a five year development agenda for the Lango sub region. The meeting brought together a cross section of leaders including ministers, Members of Parliament, LC5 and LC3...

By Samuel Ssenono Commercial aviation across parts of the Middle East has been thrown into disruption, with civilian aircraft disappearing from the skies over Iran and Iraq and several major airlines suspending operations. Live tracking data shows that airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar was closed as of 09:55 UTC. In a further development, flight monitoring indicated that no...

The Secretary, Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has congratulated Resident District Commissioners in the West Nile sub-region for the role they played during the 2026 General Elections. “Your mobilization efforts, vigilance and coordination ensured stability in the West Nile sub-region and contributed significantly to the victory of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the NRM flag bearer,” he...

The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has conveyed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s appreciation to the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) for their steadfast service and sacrifices they continue to make in safeguarding peace, stability, and effective governance across Uganda.  “He recognizes the central role you play as his representatives at the grassroots in ensuring that government programmes are...

By Lawrence Kooko The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) has partnered with Corporate Games Season 2026 in support of corporate wellness, employee engagement and social impact initiatives. The ninth edition of the Corporate Games, dubbed Season of Vibes, was officially launched alongside the handover of 1,000 mama kits worth Shs 20 million to health facilities in Gulu and Iganga districts. The season is...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Officials from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), led by the Permanent Secretary, have appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) to respond to issues raised in the Auditor General’s report for the 2024–2025 financial year. However, the session quickly went beyond audit queries, with Members of Parliament raising long-standing concerns about the conduct of state...

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has called for accelerated adoption of secure, inclusive and interoperable digital payment systems to support commerce and economic activity in Uganda. Speaking at the Bank CEOs’ Dinner hosted by Visa East Africa at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Tuesday, Prof. Nuwagaba said Uganda’s financial system has made notable progress...

By Kenneth Tanaba As learners return to school for the first term of 2026, the African Centres for Lightning Education Network (ACLENet) is warning that the back-to-school period is coinciding with the start of the first rainy season, a time that comes with frequent thunderstorms and a higher risk of lightning strikes. ACLENet, Africa’s only organisation dedicated to lightning safety...