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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and France are intensifying diplomatic and economic engagement ahead of the upcoming Africa-Forward Summit, with officials from both countries describing the gathering as a defining moment in the evolution of Africa-Europe partnerships. Scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, the summit will, for the first time since its inception in 2017, be hosted in an English-speaking African …

Guangzhou/ China — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic diplomacy through a prominent participation at the 139th edition of the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions. Held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from 1 to 5 May 2026, the fair brought together thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, …

Kampala, Uganda — A recent communication attributed to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has added new clarity and complexity to Uganda’s ongoing debate around sovereignty and policy independence. Framed as both a philosophical reflection and a policy directive, the message outlines a vision of sovereignty rooted not in isolation, but in decisive control over national policy direction while preserving the country’s long-standing …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is sharpening its focus on economic diplomacy, regional integration, and industrial expansion as momentum builds toward First Oil, with policymakers and industry leaders converging around a shared objective: ensuring that petroleum development catalyzes broad-based economic transformation. Deliberations at a high-level oil and gas symposium, held on the margins of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, reflected …

× Dear Denizens, Here is my humble but succinct delineation of the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026– A Pyrrhic assertion that imperils Uganda’s Economic Lifeblood. Let’s scrutinize this quandary with utmost scrupulosity–the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026_ is, on its face, a paean to national autonomy. Yet beneath its patriotic veneer lies a legislative instrument so economically deleterious …

MBALE, Uganda — Fan Xucheng, the acting ambassador for the People’s Republic of China, highlighted the Chinese language as a primary driver of economic change during the 2026 Chinese Innovation Day celebrations. Fan described language as the greatest carrier of civilization, noting that Chinese proficiency provides a unique window into both professional skills and cultural understanding. He said the strong …

Anti-HIV care is vanishing;  only pregnant women are still tested  Dominican soldiers patrolling the Haitian-Dominican border (Photo courtesy of Instagram /  @ani_assoc) The life journey of LGBT+ people is fraught with obstacles that hinder their ability to get decent work or, for the entrepreneurial-minded, to start a business. That’s especially true in Haiti, where homophobia works its devastation on gay …

Kampala, Uganda — The Embassy of Uganda in Cairo has received a high-level Egyptian delegation comprising leading figures from tourism, media, arts, and investment sectors for a 10-day familiarisation visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda.   The initiative, anchored in Uganda’s broader foreign policy priorities, seeks to expand trade, tourism, and …

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 …

The economic rights of LGBT+ people are ignored by development projects. Wicker basket maker in Benin (Photo courtesy of Benin Tourisme Vibrant) In this interview, Luc Agblakou of Benin, a founding member of the economic and human rights group Hirondelle Club International, discusses the challenges facing  young LGBT+ people who are excluded and marginalized in his country, as well as …