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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s long-distance running legacy gained renewed global visibility as Jacob Kiplimo delivered a standout performance at the London Marathon, finishing third in one of the fastest races in the event’s history. Clocking a personal best of 2:00:28, Kiplimo not only improved significantly on his previous mark of 2:02:23 set during his victory at the Chicago Marathon but …

× H.E Dr Sudhir Ruparelia wins the 2025-2026 Responsible Investment Global Award as a Uganda Property Development Champion In a landmark achievement for Uganda’s real estate sector, H.E Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the Honorary Consul of Nepal to Uganda, has been honored with the prestigious Responsible Investment Global Award from Public Opinions. This accolade recognizes his exceptional contributions to the property …

Sudan- Uganda has earned international recognition following the selection of one of its senior diplomats among a distinguished group of global achievers at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honour, awarded during the 62nd Graduation Ceremony of the Islamic University of Madinah on 27 April 2026, places Uganda within an elite circle of nations celebrated for excellence …

A Ugandan organisation supporting vulnerable mothers and premature babies has gained international recognition after its founder, Isabelle Furaha, received the Innovation and Collaboration Award at the Global Foundation for Care of Newborns (GFCNI) Summit in Germany. Mama Tulia Ministries, a non-governmental organisation based in Uganda, has been honoured for its work in bridging gaps in newborn care by supporting preterm …

A multi-year comparison of Watoto Child Care Ministries’ filings in the United Kingdom (UK) for the years 2020 to 2024 have revealed a pattern of escalating financial and governance red flags. A Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) ruling of November 2025 has revealed that Watoto Child Care Ministries has engaged U.S based companies linked to senior figures within Watoto Network to …

The StopEACOP coalition has welcomed the opening of France’s first major climate trial against oil and gas giant TotalEnergies, describing the proceedings as a landmark moment for global climate accountability. Oil pipe line under construction The case, which opened on Thursday at the Paris Court of Justice, arises from a 2020 lawsuit filed by advocacy organisations including Notre Affaire à …

Epidemics know no borders; the role of institutions like the World Health Organization is critical.   Red ribbon logo in the fight against HIV/AIDS Mitchell Warren, the executive director of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), describes the damage that the Trump administration is causing by withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This commentary was first published on …

Toronto, Ontario — July 17–19, 2026 — As the world converges around the energy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto will also host a powerful gathering of culture, leadership, and purpose. African Descent Ontario (ADSON) is proud to present the African Descent Summit 2026, themed “United by History for the Love of Our Heritage,” at Celebrations Banquet Hall, 174 …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Each year, World Leprosy Day is observed globally on the last Sunday of January and this 2026 on 25 January Uganda invited the international community to reflect on a disease that medicine has largely mastered but society has not. The 2026 theme, “Leprosy is curable; the real challenge is stigma,” captured a paradox that continues to shape …

Anti-transgender initiative: U.S. embassies must report nations where minors can get gender-affirming surgery U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Ramping up its anti-transgender campaign targeting U.S. citizens, the Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies to issue reports on nations that allow gender-affirming medical care for minors, which Trump loyalists categorize as a  human rights abuse. The Council for Global …