Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale Kampala-Uganda — A tense legal battle unfolded in court as lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye made a spirited appeal for his release on bail, while state prosecutors pushed back, citing risk of flight and previous bail violations. Dr Besigye, facing charges of treason and misprision of treason, […]
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Russia-US talks in Istanbul conclude after more than 5 hours The second round of talks between Russia and the US concluded Thursday afternoon in Istanbul after over five hours. The US delegation was the first to leave the Russian consul general residence without making any statements to the press, according to Anadolu correspondent. On Tuesday,
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China launches new communication technology test satellite China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space on Friday, state-run media reported. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to Xinhua News Agency. The satellite will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed
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U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Resigns Amid Strained Bilateral Ties U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink will resign from her position after three years of service, the State Department confirmed on April 10. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced the departure without elaborating on the reasons but commended Brink’s diplomatic efforts, calling her performance “extraordinary” and wishing her well. Brink had previously submitted her resignation in
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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Despite Uganda’s growing economy, insurance uptake remains alarmingly low, with current figures indicating an uptake rate of just 2% and a penetration rate of less than 1%. This stark reality has raised concerns among stakeholders who warn that the country’s economic resilience is at risk if the trend is not reversed.
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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Strategic Policies and Global Outreach Pay Off in Uganda’s Investment Drive Uganda is marking a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to attract international investors, having secured over 3.3 million US dollars in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This development, announced by the Minister of State for Investment, Hon. Evelyn Anite, highlights
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Uganda has once again emerged victorious—winning the award for Best Investment Destination in the East African region at the AIM Congress for the third time! This achievement is a strong endorsement of Uganda’s growing attractiveness to investors and the enabling environment we’ve built. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the
Sandile Mpanza(Source: API Events) The EAPI Summit is East Africa’s premier real estate event, bringing together over 450 global investors, developers, and professionals from the real estate industry Absa Corporate and Investment Banking powers East Africa’s real estate future as lead Sponsor of East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit 2025 The EAPI Summit is East
SADC Executive Secretary receives letters of credence from Uganda’s Ambassador-designate. The appointment of Ambassador Amoru reflects Uganda’s firm commitment to the core principles of SADC – unity, regional integration and sustainable development across the African Continent. As a dedicated member of both the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern
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African leaders rally in Kampala to chart bold financing path for sustainable development. Ministers of finance, planning, and sustainable development, alongside central bank governors and development experts, gathered today in Kampala for a high-level pre-event focused on unlocking sustainable financing for Africa’s development. The meeting, held ahead of the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional
