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Kampala, Uganda — For more than three decades, Ambassador Mirjam Blaak has occupied a distinctive place within Uganda’s diplomatic history. Born in the Netherlands and trained in international law, her journey into African diplomacy did not begin through politics, but through curiosity, travel, and humanitarian service. Today, as Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Union, she …

For the first time in 75 years, Uganda has stepped onto the global Miss Universe stage, marking a new chapter for the country’s fashion, creative, tourism and women empowerment sectors. The launch at Mestil Hotel & Residences on Thursday was more than a pageant announcement. Organisers called it the start of a national movement. Led by National Director Joram Muzira, …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported. In a social media post on Sunday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak does …

New York, United States-The announcement that global music icons Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final marks more than a historic entertainment decision. It reflects a broader transformation in how international sport, popular culture, digital audiences, and commercial diplomacy are increasingly converging on the global stage. Confirmed through a FIFA social …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has chaired a high-level preparatory meeting ahead of Uganda’s participation in the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), slated for June 1–5, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo during the meeting. The meeting, held at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, brought together officials …

Suubi Community Schools in Mubende district has won the Global Schools Prize 2026 for Inclusive Education, earning a $50,000 award in recognition of its efforts to provide accessible and inclusive learning opportunities for vulnerable children. The award, presented by the Varkey Foundation, celebrates innovative and impactful schools transforming education worldwide. Alongside the cash prize, Suubi Community Schools also received a …

Kampala, Uganda — Diplomats, government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and representatives of civil society gathered in Kampala on Thursday evening as the European Union marked Europe Day 2026 alongside the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Uganda and the EU. Hosted by Amb. Jan Sadek at his Residence, the celebration brought together ambassadors and representatives of all EU …

Kampala, Uganda — Oryem Henry Okello has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to multilateral peacekeeping cooperation following a high-level engagement with a delegation from the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation, led by Paulin Djomo and accompanied by Esther Ngotho, held discussions centered on Uganda’s longstanding partnership with the United Nations in advancing international peace …

Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda’s global athletics story has largely been told through the triumphs of elite runners on distant tracks and city marathons. From the high-altitude communities around Mount Elgon to international podiums, Ugandan athletes have carried the country’s flag with distinction. Yet a quiet transformation is underway one that is shifting the narrative from exporting talent to …