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Renowned Ugandan Playwright and Legendary Theatre Director Alex Mukulu’s Light Goes Out

For nearly five decades, Alex Mukulu stood in the difficult space between art and truth, making theatre that could entertain an audience one moment and leave it questioning itself the…

US Embassy in Uganda Retained Among 19 Visa Processing Centres in Africa

Uganda is among 19 African countries selected to retain U.S. visa-processing services as Washington consolidates its consular operations across the continent. Under the new arrangement, the United States is reducing…

US Department Revokes More Than 175,000 Visas

Under President Trump, the United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence…

Uganda Government Directs Enforcement of 3pm Rule on Alcohol Sales

The Ministry of Local Government has directed local authorities across Uganda to enforce a 3pm rule restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages by bars and other alcohol-selling establishments. The directive,…

Four Ugandan Boxers Disappear After Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Four members of Uganda’s national boxing team have been reported missing in Scotland after the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The missing athletes have been identified as…

Uganda Unveils Monument Honouring PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Brother at Entebbe Airport

Uganda has unveiled a monument in honour of Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, the Israeli military commander who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue operation, marking 50 years…

Concern Persists Over Kizza Besigye’s Health Days After Courtroom Collapse

Concern continues to surround the health of veteran opposition politician and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye days after he collapsed during proceedings at the High Court in Kampala, where…

US Makes $20k Visa Bond Requirement Permanent, Uganda Among 50 African Countries Affected

The United States has announced that it will permanently enforce its visa bond programme for visitors from 50 countries, the majority of them African countries, including Uganda. The move is…

The First Uganda Culture and Community Festival held in New Jersey

For one Saturday in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, Uganda did not feel thousands of miles away. The Uganda Culture and Community Festival 2026, organised by the Uganda Tri-State Community Association…

Uganda nominates Amb. Olara Otunnu for UN top job

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, placing one of the country’s most distinguished international figures in contention to lead the…