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Museveni Hosts Newly Elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Museveni Hosts Newly Elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

President Museveni has received Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU)Commission, at State House Entebbe.During the meeting, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations and reaffirmed Uganda’s continued support to the

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Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis, the Telegraph UK reportedA message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing”, was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.

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Uganda to Launch New ILO Program on Decent Work

Uganda to Launch New ILO Program on Decent Work

International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Caroline Mugalla has announced Uganda will on May, 1 launch a new program on decent work.Speaking during the second day of the third annual National Labour Convention and Expo at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the International L

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China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

China has called on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods entering the country as a sign that the President Donald Trump is serious about resolving the trade war between the two countries.A Chinese official said there had been no trade talks with the US, despite suggestion

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Advocate for Human Rights as You Work, Journalists Urged

Advocate for Human Rights as You Work, Journalists Urged

The Executive Director of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, Robert Kirenga, has called on journalists to integrate human rights advocacy into their work by remaining impartial and factual.Speaking to journalists from the Bunyoro sub-region, mainly from the districts of Hoim

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Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

US President Donald Trump condemns Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine as "very bad timing", adding "I am not happy".Ukraine's President Zelensky branded the strikes, which killed at least 10 in Kyiv, as "difficult" and "impudent".Writing on his Truth Social account at just before

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Violence Erupts at Kyambogo University as Students Protest Tuition Surcharge

Violence Erupts at Kyambogo University as Students Protest Tuition Surcharge

Tension escalated at Kyambogo University on Tuesday morning as students staged a protest against a Shs 50,000 surcharge imposed by the administration for late tuition registration.What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly spiraled into chaos when police fired teargas and live bullets

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Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

Tesla boss Elon Musk has pledged to "significantly" cut back his role in the US government after the electric car firm reported a huge drop in profit and sales for the start of this year.Musk has led the newly created advisory body - the Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) - since

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King Oyo to Tour Inspire Africa Coffee Factory

King Oyo to Tour Inspire Africa Coffee Factory

The Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Iguru, is expected in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District, on Thursday for a high-profile visit to the Inspire Africa Coffee factory.The tour, aimed at promoting youth participation in agriculture, particularly the coffee value chain, will be bro

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Minister Amongi Calls for Modernization of Employment Laws to Address Digital Economy

Minister Amongi Calls for Modernization of Employment Laws to Address Digital Economy

The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has said it is high time Uganda modernized it s employment laws in a bid to address the digital economy.Speaking during the opening ceremony of the third Annual National Labour Convention and Expo as Mestil Hotel in Kampa

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