Tag: African countries

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts 

Court
Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional
Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.
International

President Museveni Calls for Stronger African Economies, Regional Integration...

“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.
National News

Museveni Urges Africa to Prioritise Continental Integration in Meeting...

“We should associate with a united Africa in the context of the Continental Free Trade Area and other trade partners of our choice, rather than clustering Africa depending on former colonial association,” Museveni said.
International

Uganda Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Middle East Conflicts

Uganda reiterated its support for Israel’s right to exist while also backing the Palestinian people’s right to have their own state. The government said many complications surrounding the conflict stem from different actors' failure to address the issue fairly.
National News

President Museveni Calls For Political Integration to Tackle Future...

Turning to security, Museveni argued that Africa's future strength will depend on political unity, saying individual countries may not have the capacity to compete globally in areas such as space and maritime security.
International

CAADP Summit Kicks Off in Kampala; PM Nabbanja Asks...

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, has asked delegates attending the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) summit...
Crime

Interpol Arrests over 1000 Cybercrime Suspects in Major Continental...

There is significant concern regarding the growing volume and sophistication of cybercrime attacks, ranging from multi-level marketing scams to industrial-scale credit card fraud, which various victims from African countries have fallen prey to.
Sports

International Olympic Committee President to Make Farewell Visit to...

Bach’s visit underscores the growing influence of sports in Uganda and its impact on local communities and Uganda’s role in the Olympic Movement, thus showcasing the power of sports as a tool for community development and international collaboration.
Security

Museveni Warns Senior Army Officers against Politics of Identity

The training is intended to impart to the officers the necessary skills in military science as well as peacekeeping operations.
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