Uganda Shilling Weakens to 3,920/USD Amid Rising Importer Demand
Traders warn of inflation pressures as importers scramble for foreign currency; Bank of Uganda pledges market intervention. Kampala, UgandaThe Uganda
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Trade Minister Mbadi Vows Major Reforms at Mpondwe Border After Traders Raise Alarm.
Long delays, corruption and outdated infrastructure have crippled the Uganda–DRC trade gateway. Government says a “permanent fix” is coming. Mpondwe,
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Human Rights Watch Accuses Uganda of Intensifying Crackdown on Anti-EACOP Activists.
Human Rights Watch Accuses Uganda of Intensifying Crackdown on Anti-EACOP Activists. Arrests, surveillance and intimidation reported as government pushes forward
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Uganda Promises Sweeping Overhaul to Ease Export Bottlenecks Costing Country Billions
Exporters say border delays, high logistics costs and poor coordination are crippling competitiveness. Government vows new reforms — but delivery
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Ukraine at a Crossroads: Zelenskyy Rejects U.S. 28-Point Peace Plan, Warns of ‘Impossible Choice’
Kyiv / Kampala Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning amid intense U.S. pressure: his country faces a
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Tragedy in the Sky: Indian Tejas Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow, Pilot Dies
Dubai / Kampala An Indian HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow on
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Uganda–UAE Trade Surges to $2.85 bn as UAE Investments Hit $3.5 bn
Kampala, Uganda Trade between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates has grown from approximately $600 million in 2018 to $2.85
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East Africa Charts Blue Economy Strategy to Drive Growth from Inland & Coastal Waters
East African Community (EAC) member states have launched a regional “Blue Economy” action plan — targeting fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport,
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Africa Industrialisation Week Concludes in Uganda – Boost Manufacturing and Exports
Kampala, Uganda Uganda is has successfully hosted the continent-wide Africa Industrialisation Week for the first time. The Industrialisation week ran
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Historic G20 Summit Kicks Off in Johannesburg: Africa Takes Center Stage
Africa’s Moment in the Spotlight Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg is buzzing. Not because of its nightlife or gold-mining history—but because
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