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Tooro Kingdom’s King Oyo, Once Celebrated as the World’s Youngest Monarch, Dies in USA

The sun has dimmed over the royal kingdom of Tooro as His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch at just three…

Uganda Declared Ebola-Free After 42 Days Without New Case

Uganda has officially ended its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case, marking a major public health victory for the country. The World Health…

Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson Touches Down in Uganda to a Hero’s Welcome

American actor, singer and Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, bringing a little Hollywood sparkle to the Pearl of Africa. The star,…

Sarah Sekalala, Siika Foods CEO: Another Uganda Diaspora Success Story out of Canada

For Sarah Nagawa Sekalala, food is simply more than feeding people. It is about belonging, and that idea sits at the heart of Siika Foods, the Canadian food company she…

Uganda’s UN Secretary-General Nominee Amb. Otunnu Lays Out Vision for UN Reform

Uganda’s bid for the United Nations’ top diplomatic post moved onto the world stage on Wednesday as Ambassador Olara Otunnu faced questions from UN member states and civil society representatives,…

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…