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Pope Francis has been diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, prompting a change in his hospital treatment, the Vatican announced Monday. Medical tests indicate a "complex clinical picture" for the 88-year-old pontiff, who has faced persistent lung-related health issues. According to Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, Francis slept well, read newspapers, and had breakfast earlier on Monday. However,...

The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the commanders and participants who took part in the parades during the Liberation Day commemoration in Mubende and the Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kyotera. The same group which executed both parades, received praise for their exceptional performance, which has drawn widespread admiration...

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, (Djibouti, Eastern Region) has been elected as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He will be to be deputised by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi (Algeria, Northern Region). Both mandates are for four years, renewable once. The two leaders were elected and sworn in at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State...

On February 14, 2025, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, paid a visit to the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia to sign the condolence book in memory of the late former Namibian President, His Excellency Sam Nujoma. Having been warmly received by Honorary Consul of Namibia in Uganda, Godfrey Kirumira, who on...

UN Resident Coordinator, H.E. Mr. Leonard Zulu paid a courtesy call to the Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubhaker, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry headquarters on Friday, 14 February, 2025.  He expressed his deep appreciation for Uganda’s continued support and facilitation in humanitarian efforts, especially in light of recent developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on be...

Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to The Clinic at Bugolobi Village Mall on Thursday under tight security after appearing frail and struggling to breathe during a court appearance. His deteriorating health has raised widespread concern among his supporters, family, and human rights activists. Besigye, who has been in remand at Luzira Prison for nearly three months despite...

Islamic University in Uganda has launched a million-dollar project to train over 250 personnel to teach at the primary school level. The university's rector, Prof. Ismael Gyagenda Ssibwa, stated that this initiative aligns with the Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines, which require all teachers handling students in classrooms to have obtained a degree by 2030.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European investors to tap into Uganda’s growing market, emphasizing the country’s potential in agriculture, aquaculture and environmental sustainability.  During a meeting held yesterday at his country home in Irenga, Ntungamo District, President Museveni expressed concern over Europe’s dwindling investment footprint in Africa, contrasting it with the rising influence of Chinese investors. “What happened to our...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against sectarianism, emphasizing that any leader or individual engaging in divisive practices should be arrested.  He made the remarks today while addressing the media in the Kigezi sub-region about the performance of the Parish Development Model (PDM). Citing his personal experiences from his school days, President Museveni shared how his education was supported by a...

The European Union Delegation to Uganda, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda had the pleasure to host the EU-Uganda Business Insights 2025 at the Mestil Hotel Kampala on 13 February 2025. "We are delighted to have hosted this event, which marks a significant milestone in our efforts to promote sustainable business growth and...