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Kampala — Uganda’s Minister of State for International Affairs, Hon. Okello Oryem, held bilateral discussions with Chaloka Beyani, underscoring the country’s diplomatic posture on regional peace, security, and conflict prevention. The meeting, convened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on strengthening frameworks for the peaceful settlement of disputes, with particular emphasis on preventing the escalation of conflicts that can …

Mukono District Local Government has intensified oversight on the ongoing upgrade of the 7.8km Ntenjeru–Bule Road, holding its 6th monthly progress meeting to assess performance and ensure timely and quality delivery of the project. The meeting, held at the campsite of China Railway No.5 Engineering Group in Mpatta Sub-county, brought together key stakeholders including the GKMA-UDP technical team, district officials, …

Robel Meseret Hailu was the first Ethiopian contestant in Mr Gay World before creating a support network for LGBTQ+ people. Ethiopian LGBTQ activist Robel Hailu. (Photo courtesy of Fatteh / Robel Hailu) Fatteh, the online magazine for LGBTQ Ethiopians, presents this profile of veteran activist Robel Meseret Hailu. Robel Meseret Hailu made history as the first Ethiopian contestant in Mr …

By Kayiira Jackson  Muteesa I Royal University has not just reached the Pepsi University Football League final—they have claimed Masaka Road as their kingdom. In a season defined by dominance, resilience, and statement victories, the Royal Lions have turned every Masaka Road encounter into a coronation, dismantling all who stood in their path to a maiden final. Their latest conquest …

Chennai, India (April 13–17, 2026) — The India–Uganda Business Forum convened in Chennai this week, marking a significant step in advancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Bringing together policymakers, diplomats, and private sector leaders, the forum underscored a shared commitment to translating long-standing diplomatic ties into tangible economic outcomes.   The Ugandan delegation was received by …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s positioning as an emerging global tourism destination received renewed endorsement this week, following an 11-day familiarization tour by Canadian tour operators, influencers, and travel professionals. The delegation, comprising travel journalists, investors, and media practitioners, concluded their nationwide expedition with a debrief at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where they shared reflections that consistently pointed to Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and Kenya have reiterated their enduring diplomatic and economic partnership following the presentation of copies of Letters of Credence by Kenya’s High Commissioner-designate, Ambassador Ababu Namwamba, to the Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Hon. John Mulimba, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. The ceremonial engagement, while procedural in nature, underscored the broader strategic …

Mpigi- Learners of Kololo Senior Secondary School in Mpigi District have received a major boost in their sporting journey after being introduced to modern Quadball techniques through an interactive virtual session with international players. Some of the students who participated in the exercise. During the Zoom engagement, members of the school’s Quadball team and other interested students were taken through …

Kampala, Uganda — At a time when global news cycles are accelerating and public discourse is increasingly shaped by brevity, Shanix Marketing and Media Agency has launched Daily Thinkers, a digital publication designed to recalibrate the balance between speed and substance in journalism. Branded under the tagline, “Thinking Beyond the Headlines,” the platform positions itself within a growing movement that …

At the gracious invitation of his Turkish counterpart, H.E Hakan Fidan, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubaker, has embarked on an official visit to Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), due to take place on 17 – 19 April 2026 at the NEST …