International

Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali Passes Away at 71

​Veteran journalist and broadcaster Shaka Ssali, renowned for hosting Voice of America's (VOA) "Straight Talk Africa," has passed away at the age of 71. He died on March 27, 2025,…

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International

Riek Machar Petitions International Bodies Over Ugandan Military Presence in South Sudan.

South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, has officially urged the United Nations, the African Union, and the…

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NEW APP DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE TECHNICAL GRIEVANCES IN EAST AFRICA INSTITUTIONS.

By Edrisa Ssentongo. A new mobile application is poised to enhance management of grievances at regional flagship Technical and Vocational…

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Women in FinTech: Hackathon For Zambia and Malawi Kicks Off.

By Edrisa Ssentongo. The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo have today kicked off the inaugural Women in FinTech Hackathon…

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DR Congo Conflict: Tshisekedi, Kagame Meet In Qatar

The State of Qatar has hosted a trilateral meeting in Doha aimed at easing tensions in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic…

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Uganda Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Refugee Hosting

On March 6, Uganda was bestowed with an exceptional honor for its leadership in hosting refugees, with the Ugandan Ambassador…

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Hidden Uganda, Documentary Showcased in New York, Set to Boost Uganda’s Tourism

HIDDEN UGANDA is the latest one-hour global television special hosted by legendary, Emmy award-winning journalist Peter Greenberg, and it marks…

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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Elected President of OACPS Parliamentary Assembly

Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States…

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Vatican Reports Pope Francis In Stable But Critical Condition After 10 Days In Hospital

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis spent a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he continues receiving treatment…

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Burkina Faso Introduces Agricultural Labour for Prisoners to Reduce Sentences

Burkina Faso has implemented a prison reform allowing inmates to work in the agricultural sector in exchange for reduced sentences.…

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