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By Joseph Mary Buwule The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Gorilla Doctors, has launched a week-long regional training aimed at strengthening wildlife disease surveillance and improving the detection, investigation and response to emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases across Africa. The training, taking place at Queen Elizabeth National Park from November 2 to 6, 2026,...

Police have arrested 14 suspects during an operation targeting individuals suspected of illegally siphoning fuel from motor vehicles and reselling it to motorists in Kampala. The operation was conducted on November 2, 2026, by Kampala Metropolitan Police through Kabalagala Police Division in Kitoro and Agip Zones, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke...

The East African Community (EAC) is developing an integrated payment and settlement system aimed at reducing member states’ dependence on the US dollar in cross-border transactions and boosting regional trade. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, revealed this during a parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, while presenting a statement on...

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somalia National Army (SNA), Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their contribution to restoring peace and stability in the country. Maj Gen Ibrahim made the remarks during a meeting with the Commander of...

The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, today addressed the United Nations General Assembly to present the Court's annual report, outlining key judicial developments, reparations activities, cooperation efforts, and the challenges facing the institution. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the President addressed General Assembly by way of a pre-recorded video, following the...

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Berlin has strengthened its tourism promotion efforts in Germany through a three-year football partnership with VfB Einheit zu Pankow. Ambassador Danny Ssozi, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., accompanied by Ms. Jessica Namuddu, Second Secretary, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Berlin-based football club during an event in Pankow. Under the agreement, the “Explore...

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has assured residents of Greater Kampala that roads and other infrastructure affected by ongoing water pipeline construction works will be restored, with reinstatement activities scheduled to begin this month. The assurance comes as NWSC advances the Rehabilitation, Restructuring, Rezoning and Extension of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Water Supply Network Project, aimed...

By Joseph Mary Buwule China-Uganda is using its participation in the 140th Canton Fair in China to showcase agricultural and cultural products, promote export opportunities and connect Ugandan businesses with potential international buyers. Uganda’s Consul General in Guangzhou, Ambassador Judyth “Juju” Nsababera, said the first day of the exhibition had already generated promising business connections as the country seeks to position...

By Sharon Basilika The monthly government cleanliness campaign in Mukono Municipality was disrupted on Saturday following the deployment of security personnel ahead of the much-anticipated provincial football final between Kyaggwe and Gomba at Wankulukuku Stadium. Police and army personnel were deployed across Mukono town early in the morning, restricting movement along several roads and leaving football supporters stranded as they attempted...

By Joseph Mary Buwule KAMPALA, Uganda — Journalists who have demonstrated commitment to accurate, evidence-based reporting on social protection, climate change and their impact on vulnerable communities have been recognised during the National Social Protection Dialogue 2026. The dialogue was held under the theme, “The Contribution of Social Protection Towards Attainment of the 10-Fold Growth Strategy,” bringing together stakeholders to discuss...