Activists Condemn Tanzania Over Inhumane Treatment of Rights Defenders The two activists were detained in Tanzania and tortured Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) has strongly criticized Tanzania’s government for its treatment of human rights activists from East African Community (EAC) memberContinue Reading
Uganda-China Coffee Partnership Strengthens as Inaugural Awareness Tour Concludes Kampala, Uganda – The historic 1st Uganda-China Coffee Awareness Tour successfully concluded with the inaugural Uganda-China Coffee Trade and Investment Meeting, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. The event, which began on May 12, 2025, has been hailed as aContinue Reading
Ink, Beats, and VIP Treats: Amapiano Stars Ignite Linus Tattoo Party in Kampala A Night of Afro-Pop and Amapiano Energy Kampala, Uganda – The Kati Kati venue came alive on Friday night as the Linus Tattoo Party celebrated Afro-pop, Amapiano, and bold self-expression. Headlined by South African Amapiano stars ScottsContinue Reading
Uganda Launches First-Ever National Destination Marketing Strategy to Boost Tourism Ochieng speaking at the launch. PHOTO URN A New Vision for Uganda’s Tourism Sector KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda has unveiled its groundbreaking National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS) for 2024-2029, marking a significant milestone in the country’s tourism development. This comprehensiveContinue Reading
Uganda Prisons Face Alarming Rates of TB and HIV Infections Prisons in Uganda are severely overcrowded, contributing to disease spread. Credit: Original Source Eight Times Higher TB Rates Than General Population Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s correctional facilities are grappling with a severe health crisis, with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV infectionContinue Reading
Uganda Scientists Study Traditional Herbs for Mpox Treatment Amid Drug Gaps Research Initiative Launched as Global Treatments Prove Ineffective KAMPALA, UGANDA – Ugandan scientists are launching groundbreaking research into traditional herbal remedies being used to combat Mpox, as the viral disease continues spreading across parts of the country. This initiativeContinue Reading
Equity Bank Uganda Launches Fourth Cohort of Leadership Program for 100 Scholars Comprehensive Leadership Development Initiative Expands Opportunities for Ugandan Students Kampala, Uganda – Equity Bank Uganda has welcomed 100 new scholars into its prestigious Equity Leaders Program (ELP), marking the fourth cohort of this transformative initiative. These students joinContinue Reading
UWEZO and ALiVE Launch Initiative to Strengthen Life Skills in Ugandan Youth Dr Mary Goretti Nakabugo outlining the training plans Empowering Communities Through Life Skills Development Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT — UWEZO and Action for Life Skills and Values in East Africa (ALiVE) have partnered to implement a 10-weekContinue Reading
Reform or Retreat: The Future of Catholicism in Africa After Pope Francis Pope Francis died on April 25, 2025. Pope Francis often pointed to Africa, which is seeing the highest growth in population in the Catholic church, as the continent of joy and hope The Crossroads of Catholicism The CatholicContinue Reading
South African Peacekeepers Begin Phased Withdrawal from DRC Defense Minister Announces Troop Pullout Amid Regional Peace Progress JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The South African government has initiated the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant shift in regional security operations. DefenseContinue Reading
