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Angry Ugandan Soldier Kills 7 People in Kampala After Fight With Wife
An angry Ugandan soldier went on a shooting spree on Thursday killing seven people at a military barracks in Kampala, the capital.
The soldier, who…
Uber Launches Operations in Uganda’s Erratic Transport Market
Uber has launched its online transport network service in Uganda following its success in other African countries.
Kampala is the 10th city in Africa where…
Uganda Urges Burundi to Accept African Union Peacekeepers as Peace Talks Hit Deadlock
Ugandan mediators in the on-going Burundi crisis have cautioned President Pierre Nkurunziza’s administration to accept African Union (AU) peacekeeping troops.
Uganda’s Minister of Defense Crispus…
Several Injured After Grenade Explodes in Addis Ababa’s Biggest Mosque
Over a dozen people sustained injuries on Friday after a grenade was thrown into the biggest mosque in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa.
The hand grenade…
Pope Francis to Preach Peace, Reconciliation During November Visit to Kenya, Uganda and CAR
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, will bring a message of peace and reconciliation when he visits Africa for the first time next…
East African leaders gather in Nairobi to discuss Ebola preparedness
NAIROBI (Xinhua) — African governments are due to meet in Nairobi from Tuesday for a regional conference on Ebola preparedness, Kenya’s health ministry said on…
East African currencies continue to struggle against the US Dollar
(The East African) – East African economies are feeling the pinch of inflation as their currencies continues to weaken against the dollar.
By Allan Olingo…
Cranes boost AFCON dream after draw with the Black Stars
Ghana were forced to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Uganda in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
After…
Kenya secures $113m to build 1,550km road connecting Burundi
By Christabel Ligami and Adam Ihucha
Kenya has secured $113 million from the African Development Bank for the construction of a transit route from the…
Rwanda invests in medical tourism
By Ivan Ngoboka
The New Times–(Kigali)-Medical tourism has for long been a preserve of a few countries such as South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and…
Ugandan doctors to aid Liberian colleagues in Ebola fight
By Joyce Namutebi & Agencies
Newvision-(Kampala) – A team of Ugandan doctors and health workers have been deployed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to…
Barclays to provide Uganda with financial aid
By Emmanuel Iruobe
VENTURES AFRICA –(Kampala)- As Africa continues to attract solutions to its infrastructure challenges, the Barclays group has indicated its readiness to fund…
Ethiopia, Kenya & Ghana vie for right to host 2017 African Nations Cup
BBC – Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana have announced their interest in bidding to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations following Libya’s withdrawal as the…
Uganda sets up Ebola screening posts along DRC and Kenya border
Red Pepper (Kampala) – Uganda is opening up screening centers at its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya to ensure that Ebola…
East African nations on high alert for Ebola
The east African region has been set on its toes following the revelation of an outbreak of Ebola infections in west Africa this March.
This…
Uganda: Oil companies submit proposals to build refinery at Lake Albert
Four international petroleum companies have presented proposals to the Ugandan government for the development of the country’s first oil refinery in Buseruka Sub-county, Hoima district,…
CITES: Poaching remains unsustainably high in Africa
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has revealed that despite some reductions from previous…
Tanzania to train 1,000 soldiers from the Somali National Army
The Government of Tanzania is set to train 1,000 soldiers from the Somali National Army in a bid to boost the capacity of the local…
South Sudan: Government and rebels to pen final ceasefire agreement
President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar will meet in Addis Ababa on Monday to discuss the way forward for young, war-torn South Sudan.
Rebel spokesman,…
Dozens of al Shabab militants killed in clashes near Ethiopia-Somalia border
Ethiopian and Somali forces have reportedly killed about 74 al Shabab militants during a raid on the group’s bases in the region connecting both countries…
Uganda & South Sudan reject calls for review of Entebbe Nile agreement
Officials from Uganda and South Sudan have expressed opposition to the suggestions of Tanzania’s foreign minister for a re-negotiation of the 2010 Comprehensive Framework Agreement…
Uganda: security tightened after warnings over terrorist plot
Ugandan police have drastically increased their surveillance in the country after reports emerged last week of impending terrorist attacks.
Police spokesman, Fred Enanga, has announced…
Kenya and China sign trade, development and cooperative agreements
Representatives of different branches of the governments of Kenya and China have penned up to 17 deals this weekend during a rare visit of the…
Uganda: Government returns properties to Kingdom of Buganda
President Yoweri Musuveni today symbolically handed over a document listing some properties confiscated by the state from the Kingdom of Buganda in 1966 to deputy…
Somali government, humanitarian groups voice concerns over Kenya’s crackdown on illegal Somali migrants
Somali authorities and several humanitarian groups (including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch) have called on Kenya’s security agencies to review their handling of the…
South Sudan to join regional railway project
South Sudan will join Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda in a standard gauge railway (SGR) project that seeks to enhance regional integration and trade.
A Joint…
Supreme Court hears case against Kampala’s Mayor
The Supreme Court today tabled the application of the embattled Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, challenging an injunction against his return to office.
Lukwago…
East African countries agree to construct oil refinery in Uganda
East African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda have agreed on the process of implementing the construction of a regional oil refinery, which will be…
Ugandan government makes concessions to anti-homosexuality stance
The Ugandan government has agreed to some compromises to appease its western partners after the country’s enactment of a contentious law against homosexuality in February…
Ugandan MPs demand wage hike
Ugandan legislators have controversially – once again – demanded an increase in their monthly earnings.
According to a report by AFP, the request was forwarded…
Uganda: Hoima residents drag roads authority to court over compensation dispute
Residents of Hoima district of western Uganda, whose properties were affected by the construction of a refinery and road have reportedly filed two separate lawsuits…
Uganda: Court rules against Kampala Mayor’s reinstatement
A court has ruled against the embattled incumbent mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, from returning to his office at City Hall.
The acting deputy chief…
Death Toll from Lake Albert Boat Accident climbs to 251
A spokesman for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has disclosed that 251 bodies have been recovered from Lake Albert after a boat…
Somalia commissions Offshore Oil and Gas Survey
The Somali government has commissioned a study of the nation’s offshore oil and gas reserves by British-owned Soma Oil and Gas.
According to a report…
US deploys Troops and Aircrafts to Uganda
The Government of the United States of America has confirmed plans to discharge 4 CU-22 Osprey aircrafts to Uganda, as well as an additional 150…
Ugandan Journalism Code of Ethics undergoes Revision
Ugandan authorities have amended the laws regulating the activities of journalists and imposed new fees on media practitioners in the country.
The amendments to the…
President Musuveni reacts to Sanctions over Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Uganda’s President Yoweri Musuveni, speaking at the 10th anniversary of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, South Africa on Tuesday, has described the move by…
GAVI Alliance supports Cervical Cancer Vaccination program in Africa
A public-private alliance of several agencies primarily created to support vaccination campaigns in developing countries, GAVI, has announced that it will facilitate immunization drives against…
Tanzania and France Development Agency collaborate on Water Project
The government of Tanzania has entered into agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD) to facilitate projects aimed at improving local access to safe water…
Regional Bar Association accuses Burundi of violating East African Community Treaty
The East African Law Society (EALS) has accused the government of Burundi of breaching Articles 6(a) and 7(2) of the East African Community’s founding treaty,…
Uganda joins Regional Electronic Payment Solution Platform
Uganda has officially launched the Common Market for East and Central Africa’s (COMESA) Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS).
The electronic payment solution, which facilitates…
Uganda Accuses World Bank of Blackmail
Uganda has accused the World Bank of blackmail after the institution postponed its issuance of a $90 million loan over the country’s adoption of a…
Rwanda to Host East Africa’s Science and Technological Commission
The East African Community (EAC) has settled on Rwanda to host the upcoming East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister,…
East African Leaders to Introduce Central Corridor Infrastructural Projects
Leaders from the East African region will soon initiate the Central Corridor Infrastructural Project, which will include Burundi and Tanzania, reports indicate.
According to reports,…
Uganda Enacts Anti-Homosexuality Law
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Musuveni, on Monday signed Uganda’s widely debated Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law.
The bill, which was approved by parliament in December…
Kenya and Tanzania Sign Agreement to Permit Free Movement of Tour Operators
Tourism officials from Kenya and Tanzania have entered into a deal that will enable tour operators convey tourists to selected locations in either nation.
According…
Fightings continues in South Sudan
The United Nations has said that at least 10 people have died following the latest outbreak of violence in the world’s newest country as rebel…