Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Ugandan Delegation Explores Industrial Opportunities in Konya, Turkey
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
June 18, 2025
A delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Ankara, together with representatives from the Uganda Investment Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited key industries in Konya city at the invitation of the ASKON Business...
In Uganda: Procuring Responsibly Forest Stewardship Council
MENAFN
·
June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Forests account for 11.5% of Uganda's land and are vital to the nation's ecosystem. They provide timber, food, fuel, and medicines for many Ugandans. However, this green heart of Africa is facing a serious...
Diaspora Scholars Challenge African Leaders on Reinventing Continent
The News Chronicle
·
June 18, 2025
African leaders have been challenged to wean themselves off the feeding bottle of dependency on foreign aid by harnessing the rich mineral and human resources in the continent to debuted homegrown solutions to intractable violence through funding...
Africa now innovation hub – Mutati
Zambia Daily Mail
·
June 18, 2025
PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka SCIENCE and Technology Minister Felix Mutati says Africa has transitioned from a continent of potential to one of innovation and technology. Mr Mutati says Government is pushing for a mind-set change that believes in African...
UPDF, Zimbabwe Deepen Defence Ties During Strategic Visit to Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
June 18, 2025
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Jack Bakasumba, has commended the robust defence partnership between Uganda and Zimbabwe, calling for continued cooperation to further deepen the alliance....
Kajiado: Joy as woman who was taken to Uganda by father reunites with family...
TUKO
·
June 18, 2025
Mary Kamene was taken to Busia, Uganda, by her biological father when she was just five years old, in 1998 Since then, she had never set foot in her home in Kajiado County, as she was raised by her grandmother after her father passed away...
FIABCI World Congress: Experts Urge Innovative Projects Financing, Proptech Adoption
Daily Independent
·
June 18, 2025
1 With global capital flow into real estate declining across regions, international real estate experts have emphasised the need to explore other sources of capital for projects and opportunities offered by technology in resolving the nation’s...
Uganda aims to boost wealth through Pharma Innovation
NTV Uganda
·
Uganda aims to boost wealth through Pharma Innovation As National Science Week unfolds in Kampala, focus is shifting to how Uganda can harness innovation to create wealth, especially through pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical technologies....
Uganda launches sh33 billion trade and investment project to support SMEs
Independent (Uganda)
·
June 17, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, in collaboration with the International Trade Center and with support from the European Union (EU), has launched a new project that aims at empowering Uganda’s...
UIS 2025: How Uganda is rewriting East Africa’s innovation playbook
Techpoint Africa
·
June 17, 2025
Uganda is positioning itself as East Africa’s next major innovation hub, and the upcoming Uganda Investor Summit (UIS) 2025 serves as both a declaration of intent and a strategic play for regional tech dominance. Scheduled for June 19-20 at...
Uganda Launches UGX 33 billion Trade and Investment Project to Support SMEs
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
June 17, 2025
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, in collaboration with the International Trade Center & support from the European Union, has launched a new project that aims at empowering Uganda’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and...
Uganda’s arts teachers start protests for equal pay
Independent (Uganda)
·
June 17, 2025
Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arts teachers in Rukungiri District have staged a peaceful protest demanding salary equity with science teachers. The demonstration, organized under their umbrella body, the Professional Human Teachers Union...
Uganda names squad for Rugby Africa Men's 7s tournament
Xinhua News Agency
·
KAMPALA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Uganda on Tuesday named the final team for the Rugby Africa Men's 7s tournament slated from June 21 to 22 in Mauritius. Head coach Tolbert Onyango unveiled the 12-man squad that will be captained by Alex Aturinda. "We...
Cages to innovation: A woman fish farmer’s journey
Ghana News Agency
·
June 17, 2025
A GNA Feature by Laudia Sawer Sakumono(near Tema) June 17, GNA — Women are an integral part of the fishing industry of Ghana; they are the invisible hands powering the sector, from canoe-side processing to smoked fish marketing. While most of the...
Wildlife video reveals bat-virus spillover potential in Uganda
The New Zealand Herald
·
June 17, 2025
He was collecting data about leopards and spotted hyenas in the forest. Through a mixture of what he called “curiosity and luck”, he filmed far more than leopards. Hundreds of nights of footage revealed a steady procession of 13 additional...
Sanders endorses socialist Mamdani in move to block Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
Fox Wilmington - North Carolina
·
June 17, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rising democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has secured the backing of one of the most influential figures on the American Left as he looks to edge out former Gov. Andrew...
Uganda Restores Military Trials for Civilians
News Central TV
·
June 17, 2025
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially signed into law a controversial amendment that will once again allow military tribunals to try civilians under specific conditions. This development, announced by the country’s parliament on Monday,...
Uganda Tourism Board Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
June 17, 2025
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is pleased to announce that Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has officially assumed office and commenced duties with effective 16th, June, 2025. The handover of office to Ms. Kagwa was...
Uganda overhauls tax laws to finance $20bln budget
Zawya
·
Uganda is betting on the overhauled tax laws to plug revenue leaks and boost domestic revenue collections, which have historically remained low. While reading Uganda’s $20.1 billion budget for the financial year 2025/2026, Finance Minister Matia...
How digital innovation is transforming banking in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
·
June 17, 2025
OPINION | Samir Yassine | Imagine opening a bank account in minutes, without stepping into a banking hall, queuing up, or filling out piles of forms. Just you, your phone, and a few taps. That’s the power of digital account opening—and if you...