Tag: Egypt

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

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.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International

Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

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.

Regional

Uganda, Egypt Targets Strategic Nile Diplomacy & Regional Trade...

Uganda and Egypt have entered into a new phase of cooperation that could reshape strategic Nile diplomacy, strengthen regional...

Business

Museveni’s Visit in Cairo Targets Huge Investment Prospects

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rallied Egyptian investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, saying the country is ready to...

National News

Uganda Cranes to Face Mozambique in 2026 FIFA World...

The Uganda Cranes are set to face Mozambique on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in a FIFA World Cup 2026...

Science & Technology

UCC Calls for Posta Uganda’s Financial Bailout as License,...

UCC officials know that if Posta Uganda can’t fix its financial issues, they might have to suggest that a private company take over as the national postal operator, similar to what happened in Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco, which change could give more power to international companies like DHL, potentially upsetting the local postal services.

Sports

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Highlights Uganda’s Journey from Setback to...

As Uganda is set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) games come 2025, Tayebwa emphasized the importance of continued development in sports infrastructure.

Sports