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 …

On Wednesday, jubilations covered Luzira Women Maximum Security Prison as newly promoted junior officers were officially chevroned in a colorful ceremony. The event was presided over by Mr. Xavier Francis Elubu, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region. He congratulated the officers upon their promotions and encouraged them to continue working hard, remain disciplined, …

Kampala– The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary (PS/SJ), Dr Pius Bigirimana, has received the Responsible Investment Global Award (2025–2026) in recognition of his role in championing judicial reforms in Uganda. Permanent Secretary Dr. Pius Bigirimana receiving his award. The award was formally handed over by officials from Public Opinions, led by Mr Adam Buyinza, at the Judiciary headquarters. The accolade …

Despite legal advances, LGBT+ people face severe discrimination in Sierra Leone Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone (Photo by George R. Freeman Browne)Sierra Leone, a small English-speaking country in West Africa, is rarely discussed amid a deepening crisis for LGBT+ rights among its neighbors, but the legal and economic realities for its queer citizens remain fraught.George Reginald Freeman Browne, the …

Despite legal advances, LGBT+ people face severe discrimination in Sierra Leone Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone (Photo by George R. Freeman Browne) Sierra Leone, a small English-speaking country in West Africa, is rarely discussed amid a deepening crisis for LGBT+ rights among its neighbors, but the legal and economic realities for its queer citizens remain fraught. George Reginald Freeman …

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Kampala, Uganda — In a diplomatic engagement underscoring the centrality of agriculture to Uganda’s development agenda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar today received Letters of Credence from Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a formal ceremony marked by cordial exchange and renewed commitment to sustainable development cooperation.The presentation …

Guangzhou/ China — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic diplomacy through a prominent participation at the 139th edition of the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions. Held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from 1 to 5 May 2026, the fair brought together thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, …

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has formally signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand export competitiveness, and deepen scientific collaboration in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government of Uganda, …

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 …

Luzira– A total of 100 junior officers at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison have been officially promoted in a significant pipping and chevroning ceremony, marking a major milestone in their careers within the Uganda Prisons Service. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Xavier Francis Elubu, the Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region. …

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through its Anti-Corruption Department (ACD), successfully convened a stakeholders’ engagement on corruption and corruption-related offences for the Fort Portal Region at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal. The engagement is part of the ODPP’s ongoing initiative to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in handling corruption cases. Some of the …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s security agencies have disrupted what authorities describe as a sophisticated transnational criminal network, following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered links between drug trafficking, identity fraud, and impersonation of state authority. The operation, coordinated under the oversight of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, resulted in multiple arrests, seizure of weapons, and recovery of forged official documents.   …

Kinshasa/DRC — In a carefully choreographed diplomatic engagement reflecting the steady evolution of Great Lakes cooperation, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on Tuesday received John Mulimba, a special envoy of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at the African Union Headquarters. The meeting, though anchored in protocol, carried broader regional significance. Minister Mulimba delivered an official message from President Museveni, extending an invitation to President …

Mr. Lino Anguzu, the Director of Public Prosecutions of Uganda, has been elected President of the Eastern Africa Association of Prosecutors during the Association’s 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mr. Lino Anguzu (2nd right) and other members. The Association, which brings together heads of national prosecution authorities from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, …