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Uganda’s tourism sector is poised for significant growth with the upcoming hosting of two international summits in January 2024, according to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba. The 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, involving 120 member states, and the Third South …

The People’s Republic of China has reiterated its steadfast support for Uganda’s initiatives in implementing comprehensive reforms within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). China commended Uganda for its commitment to preserving African solidarity, condemned external interference, and rejected the politics of bullying. H.E. Mr. Luosang Jiangcun, the Deputy Chairman …

In a landmark decision today, the UK Supreme Court has declared Rwanda as an unsafe destination, deeming it unlawful to deport refugees there. The government’s appeal challenging the Court of Appeal’s ruling has been rejected. Lord Reed, delivering the judgment, underscored the court’s non-political role, emphasizing its duty to decide …

Gerald Siranda, Uganda’s representative to the East African Legislative Assembly, has been authorized to take legal action against the East African Community in the East African Court of Justice, located in Arusha, Tanzania. Siranda’s aim is to seek a legal interpretation regarding the powers of the assembly and the council …

The United Kingdom has lifted a travel ban on Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, which was imposed due to concerns regarding his alleged involvement in an anti-gay song. The ban, which prevented Bobi Wine from entering the UK, was initially imposed in 2014 after he was accused of promoting hate …

In the Philippines, a radio anchor, Juan Jumalon, widely recognized as DJ Johnny Walker, was fatally shot while conducting a live broadcast from his home-based studio, as confirmed by local authorities. The tragic incident prompted President Marcos Jr to strongly denounce the murder of the radio journalist. Four journalists have …

The United States government, through President Biden, has called on Uganda to repeal its Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) to retain its eligibility for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade benefits. The U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, communicated this message in a letter to Uganda’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, …

Rwanda has joined the list of African countries, including Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles, to announce visa-free entry for travelers across the continent. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, addressing the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council in Kigali, declared, “Any African can fly to Rwanda at their convenience …

An alarming report suggests that Russian forces may have targeted more than 20 Ukrainian soldiers who had assembled in a front-line village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast for an award ceremony. Preliminary information, as reported by online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda on November 4, citing a source within the Interior Ministry, alleges a …

Nepalese authorities are on a mission to save lives following a powerful earthquake that struck districts in northwestern Nepal. The seismic event occurred just before midnight Friday, claiming at least 128 lives and causing injuries to many more. The death toll is expected to climb as communication remains disrupted in …