Tag: Ethiopia

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.

Agriculture

Museveni Unveils New Plan to Move Karamoja Beyond Food...

The immediate phase will focus on crops that can mature quickly, including sorghum, green gram and white peas. Museveni cautioned households against relying heavily on maize, which he said takes longer to mature and is less suited to Karamoja’s dry conditions.

Tourism

Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy as Ethiopian, Canadian Missions...

Earlier this year, Uganda hosted tourism and travel stakeholders from Canada and Ethiopia as part of a strategic effort...

International

AFRICOM Commander Highlights Partner-Led Approach and Link Between Security...

The Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, shared the command’s strategy during an online...

Sports

Uganda and Tanzania Crowned Champions at Thrilling CECAFA African...

The fourth edition of the CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF African Schools Football Championship wrapped up on Tuesday, December...

Regional

Great Luo Elders Decorate Museveni with Highest Cultural Regalia...

The Council of Luo Elders in Kenya has crowned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with the highest cultural regalia as...

Business

How Ajon Local Brew United Ateker Communities during the...

Even amidst the language barriers, the brew acted as a unifying force; Swahili was spoken among the Kenyan delegates, prompting participation from others, especially those with some knowledge of the language. Elders and younger attendees alike enjoyed the shared experience, deepening their cultural connections.

Lifestyle