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PAMOJA oversight committee launched
By Our reporterUganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, has launched the PAMOJA Oversight Committee to coordinate and accelerate preparations for AFCON 2027.East Africa’s journey to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has taken a significant step forward with the formal establishment of the PAMOJA Oversight Committee.The new body, created to guide preparations for […]
Uganda legislators approve Shs1.1 trillion
CAPTION: Uganda Members of Parliament during session recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Parliament has approved a Shs1.1 trillion Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.5 for 2025/2026 to cater for the swearing in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, preparations for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and elections of local councils, […]
FIFA confirms AFCON 2027 dates in East Africa
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
Thousands turn out Gen Muhoozi charity run
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.”Drawing participants from every region of […]
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CAPTION: Some of Burudian pupils to benefit from the cervical cancer vaccine. (File photo).By AgenciesBUJUMBURA/GENEVA – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and with the support of Gavi, […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
Somalia at blink of return to dictatorship
By AgenciesMOGADISHU – On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a […]
Somalia at blink of return to dictatorship
By AgenciesMOGADISHU – On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a […]
