Ethiopia and Uganda pledge closer ties in Addis Ababa talks
Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs has met his Ethiopian counterpart to discuss trade, regional security, and water resource cooperation, as President Museveni holds separate talks in Cairo.
Uganda Airlines plans to launch domestic flights in 2026
Uganda Airlines, relaunched in 2019, plans to start domestic routes in 2026 as part of efforts to cut travel times and boost regional trade.
New border market to boost Uganda–South Sudan trade and withstand climate shocks
A new $11 million market in Elegu Town Council promises flood protection, modern facilities and greater opportunities for women traders along the Uganda–South Sudan trade corridor.
Ugandan photojournalist Nicholas Bamulanzeki marries partner of 15 years
The Observer photojournalist Nicholas Bamulanzeki and Brenda Matama wed in Kampala, marking a milestone in a partnership that began long before his journalism career took off.
PSG edge Tottenham in dramatic shootout to claim first UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Tottenham before winning 4-3 in a shootout to claim their first UEFA Super Cup title in Udine.
Ugandan Authorities Arrest Seven Over $70,000 Gold Scam Targeting Nigerian Lawmaker
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit and CID in Uganda arrested seven people accused of tricking Gbillah Mark Terseer out of $70,000. Officials warn investors to verify sellers in the region’s…
Kenya’s Iddah Asin to head new Africa branch of global drinks industry body
Kenyan lawyer and policy expert Iddah Asin will serve as the first Executive Director of ICBA Africa, as the industry group expands its regional network beyond Latin America and Asia…
Zari Hassan pushes back after Diamond Platnumz questions paternity of some of his children
Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan has rejected speculation about the paternity of her two children with Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz, after he admitted some of the children in his care may…
MTN Uganda’s half-year revenue climbs on data and fintech boom — but profit dips after tax settlement
The telecom giant’s first-half revenue jumped 13.3 percent to 1.7 trillion shillings, fueled by rising demand for mobile data and digital payments. Profit, however, fell nearly 10 percent after a…
Mary Karooro Okurut, Former Minister and Educator, Dies at 71
Mary Karooro Okurut, who served as Uganda’s Minister of Gender and later as Cabinet Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, has died aged 71. Her family and colleagues…
