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Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Uganda reports a record $6.5 billion in coffee and gold export earnings for 2025, providing a vital economic boost as the country faces significant cuts in global donor funding.Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabic

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Uganda bars new Somali, Eritrean and Ethiopian refugees as aid funding falls

Uganda bars new Somali, Eritrean and Ethiopian refugees as aid funding falls

Mogadishu (HOL) — Uganda has stopped granting refugee status to asylum seekers from Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia, saying those countries are no longer considered to have active armed conflicts and that dwindling donor funding has made it difficult to support new arrivals.Uganda’s Mini

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BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, explained the vision: ensuring that every Ugandan, no matter their type of work, can access credit to grow businesses, boost investments, and drive development.The Bank of Uganda has been locked in a heated debate

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Gloria Bugie Embarrassed and Forced Off Stage at King Saha’s Concert

Gloria Bugie Embarrassed and Forced Off Stage at King Saha’s Concert

The rising singer faced an unexpected humiliation after failing to perform on live band and being denied a chance to sing her other songs.Singer Gloria Bugie faced an uncomfortable moment over the weekend during King Saha’s concert at Lugogo Cricket O

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Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?

Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?

Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?In today’s markets, uncertainty has become the new normal, putting pressure on traders and investors alike.Changing tariffs, shifting monetary policies, and persistent tensions are weighing on s

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10 Times Captain Marvel Was the Most Powerful Avenger, Ranked

10 Times Captain Marvel Was the Most Powerful Avenger, Ranked

Mayra García is a staff writer for CBR with a profound love for comic books and linguistics.Image via Laura Radford / Marvel / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionCarol Danvers has undergone numerous changes during her time as a superhero. Still, one th

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Angelina Jolie visits Ukraine border city facing Russian bombing, 'rescues' bodyguard detained by military: Reports

Angelina Jolie visits Ukraine border city facing Russian bombing, 'rescues' bodyguard detained by military: Reports

Angelina Jolie was photographed visiting children's hospital and maternity wards in Kherson, a Ukrainian city that is facing Russian drone strikes.Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to Kherson, a southern Ukrainian frontline city, Ukrainian media reported

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Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Umoja Art Gallery has unveiled a compelling new solo exhibition by Eritrean-born artist Nebay Abraha, titled “I want to go home.”The showcase, which has attracted international attention, delves into themes of displacement, homesickness, and the emotional resilience of im

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ACT Alliance Members Conclude Regional Learning Visit to Nakivale Refugee Settlement

ACT Alliance Members Conclude Regional Learning Visit to Nakivale Refugee Settlement

ACT Alliance members under the Regional Appeal CEA421 have concluded a four-day joint monitoring and learning visit to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration in response to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The

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Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities at Kampala Marathon

Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities at Kampala Marathon

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger ties between refugees and host communities, describing the Urban Refugee Marathon as a unifying platform that promotes peaceful coexistence.Kadaga made the remarks at the seco

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