Tag: Rwanda

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.

National News

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI BACKS SINGLE EAST AFRICAN AFCON VISA, PLEDGES...

Uganda will co-host the 2027 tournament with Kenya and Tanzania under the East African "Pamoja" bid, the first time AFCON will be staged in the region.

Regional

Ebola Border Closure Cripples Trade Between Goma and Rwanda

Thousands of traders and residents who depend on daily cross-border commerce between eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and...

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

Rwanda Tightens Border Health Measures Amid Rising Regional Ebola...

Regional health experts say East African governments are increasingly treating epidemic preparedness as both a public health and economic security priority.

Regional

AU Committee Reviews DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Progress, Backs Doha...

The statement highlighted that both sides presented updates on steps taken to reduce tensions and advance implementation on the ground. These updates followed earlier consultations held in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026, which also focused on confidence-building measures.

Regional