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Museveni Endorses 86-Year-Old General Ali for 2026 Parliamentary Seat Amid Health Concerns

President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed 86-year-old General Moses Ali as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the Adjumani West parliamentary seat ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The endorsement took place on Sunday, October 20, 2025, during an NRM campaign event

October 21, 2025

Africa

Anti-Gay Law: World Bank Lifts Ban On Loan To Uganda

The World Bank has announced a decision to lift the ban on loans to Uganda after two years of suspending financing to the East African country. The Bank imposed the ban after Uganda’s parliament passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in August 2023.

June 6, 2025

Africa·Business·News

Uganda, UAE Sign Deal To Build New International Airport To Boost Tourism, Trade

Uganda-UAE Agreement Announced Uganda has agreed with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to construct a new international airport, President Yoweri Museveni’s office announced on Friday. This new airport will be Uganda’s third, marking a

June 22, 2024

Africa

Uganda Hits Back At US Over Sanctions

The Ugandan authorities on Friday objected to new U.S. sanctions over what the United States calls significant corruption and gross human rights violations, saying the sanctions target parliament Speaker Anita Among and other officials who backed the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Law. On Thursday,

June 2, 2024

Ugandan School: Suspected Rebel Attack Kills 25

Africa

US Sanctions Uganda House Speaker, Former Army Deputy, Others Over Rights Violations, Corruption

The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday the imposition of sanctions on Uganda’s House Speaker, a former deputy army chief, and three other former and current Ugandan officials for their roles in corruption and “gross human rights violations” taking place in the

June 1, 2024

Africa·News

US Govt Announces New Visa Ban On Ugandan Officials Amid Human Right Concerns

The United States government through the State Department has imposed Visa Ban on some citizens of Uganda and officials of the Ugandan Government allegedly involved in rights violations of marginalized communities in the country.

December 5, 2023

Africa·Business·News

AfDB Approves $252.83 Million Loan For Road Infrastructure In Uganda

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan amounting to $252.83 million for Uganda for the road infrastructure. The loan is allocated to finance the construction of two vital roads – the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road. Augustine

December 4, 2023

Africa

DNA Testing Centres Banned From Advertising In Uganda

Centres that carry out Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test have been banned from advertising in Uganda, the country’s ministry of health said on Monday. The ministry in a statement threatened the license of any DNA centre that does not comply with the directive,

October 2, 2023

World Bank Stops Loan Disbursement To Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Law

Africa·Business

World Bank Stops Loan Disbursement To Uganda Over Anti-Homos3xuality Law

World Bank has halted loan discussion and disbursement to Uganda’s government due to the East African country’s Anti-Homos3xuality Act 2023. In May, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed a bill criminalising homosexuality or same-sex conduct in the country. Anti-Homos3xuality Act 2023 signed by

August 9, 2023

News·Sports

AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles Beats Uganda, Qualifies for FIFA U-20 World Cup

Seven-time U-20 African champions, Nigeria, on Thursday evening defeated Uganda 1-0 to reach the semifinals of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

March 2, 2023

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Museveni Endorses 86-Year-Old General Ali for 2026 Parliamentary Seat Amid Health Concerns

Anti-Gay Law: World Bank Lifts Ban On Loan To Uganda

Uganda, UAE Sign Deal To Build New International Airport To Boost Tourism, Trade

Uganda Hits Back At US Over Sanctions

US Sanctions Uganda House Speaker, Former Army Deputy, Others Over Rights Violations, Corruption

US Govt Announces New Visa Ban On Ugandan Officials Amid Human Right Concerns

AfDB Approves $252.83 Million Loan For Road Infrastructure In Uganda

DNA Testing Centres Banned From Advertising In Uganda

World Bank Stops Loan Disbursement To Uganda Over Anti-Homos3xuality Law

AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles Beats Uganda, Qualifies for FIFA U-20 World Cup

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