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WORLD1h agoTanzania, Kenya, Uganda plan joint visa for AFCON 2027 fansThe 36th edition of AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July, 2027, marking the first time the tournament will take place across three countries. The post Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda plan joint visa for AFCON 2027 fans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS6d agoAfter Kenya, Uganda opens Dangote refinery IPO to domestic investorsUganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday approved the participation of its domestic investors in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering.Africanews [en]
WORLDOct 4CNN’s Christiane Amanpour mislabels Uganda as Nigeria and fails to correct itSeveral followers, including Nigerians and Ugandans, have since pointed out this error in the comments. The post CNN’s Christiane Amanpour mislabels Uganda as Nigeria and fails to correct it appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 3Uganda’s UN-supported wildlife forensics lab turns ivory seizures into convictionsThe package originated in Entebbe, Uganda, bound for Cairo, containing 10 kilograms of thumb-sized pieces that could have been either bone or elephant ivory.UN News
CONFLICTOct 2On the run for 20 years, Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' within the Lord's Resistance ArmyFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 2Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in UgandaNearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 30Ex-TV anchor crowned as king in Uganda after succession fightA former television news anchor was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people in a ritual-laden coronation that ended a succession dispute. Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeded King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death ​last month from ‌cancer at age 34 triggered a feud, with his mother saying a previously undisclosed son was entitled to ⁠the throne.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 30Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdomEdward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 30A journalist will be crowned king in Uganda after a bitter succession disputeLe couronnement de Kijanangoma intervient dans un contexte de conflit concernant un jeune héritier que le clan royal ne reconnaît pas.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 30Photos: A journalist is crowned king in UgandaThe death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDBREAKINGSep 29Ugandan coronation under social media scrutinyFrance 24 [en]
WORLDSep 29TV journalist is crowned king of Uganda's Tooro KingdomEdward Rukidi Kijanangoma has ascended to the throne after King Oyo died at the age of 34 due to a cancer battle. He previously worked for Ugandan broadcaster UBC as a TV anchor and editor.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 29Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession disputeEdward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeds King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 29Journalist to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro after succession rowThousands of spectators are expected to attend the coronation in Fort PortalThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 29Uganda : President Museveni Calls for More Japanese Investment , Road EquipmentPresident Museveni of Uganda has called for increased Japanese investment and road equipment, signaling an effort to boost economic development and infrastructure.africa.com · South Africa
BUSINESSSep 29Uganda : Manufacturers cry foul over digital number plate monopolyManufacturers in Uganda are expressing dissatisfaction over a digital number plate monopoly. This highlights concerns about fair competition and economic policy within the country.africa.com · South Africa
WORLDSep 28Two Nigerian goalkeepers switch allegiance to UgandaThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirmed the pair’s allegiance move on Sunday as part of what it described as a broader plan to strengthen the country’s national teams. The post Two Nigerian goalkeepers switch allegiance to Uganda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 22Uganda : France Expands Support for Uganda Green EntrepreneursFrance is increasing its support for green entrepreneurs in Uganda.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended its military ties with Turkey following a dispute over the extradition of a critic of President Museveni. This action reflects strained diplomatic relations between the two countries due to a contentious political issue.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended all military and defence cooperation with Turkey over Ankara's ongoing refusal to extradite an exiled Ugandan blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 17Chosen to become king in Uganda, a ninth-division English goalkeeper prefers to declineLe footballeur de 36 ans a choisi les cages de foot plutôt que la couronne, et a refusé le titre. Il souhaite rester vivre en Angleterre avec sa femme et son fils et participer avec son équipe aux qualifications de la FA Cup.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 15Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervenesThe King’s private secretary called Uganda’s chief of defence forces to give a green light to the nation’s participation in the Invictus GamesThe Independent World
WORLDSep 14Uganda back in Invictus Games after withdrawing over 'Harry-Meghan nonsense'Uganda will now be taking part in Prince Harry's Invictus Games next year, after the country pulled out over the "nonsense" related to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Sky News understands.Sky News World