Tag: East African countries

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

Lifestyle

Minister Adoa Roots for Unity among Ateker People

The Ateker people, who reside across several East African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, have long shared linguistic and cultural ties.

Health

Health Minister Warns of Rapid Mpox Spread in Uganda

Uganda on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, confirmed its first mpox death as the increasing number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the country.

Education

Swahili is Key for Creating Job Opportunities for Ugandans-Museveni

Swahili is being taught in many East African countries and outside East Africa. Swahili is also taught in Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa. Swahili is being taught at Witwatersrand University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and Pretoria University.

Politics