Swarms of locusts which are causing havoc across East Africa have now arrived in South Sudan one of the world’s most vulnerable nations. Billions of desert locusts, some in swarms the size of Moscow, have already chomped their way through Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan and Uganda. Their breeding has been spurred...
Read MoreMore arrests of Rwandan citizens who had illegally crossed into Uganda with suspicious items including grenades and firearms have raised a dark cloud over talks between Uganda and Rwanda. The arrests came on the same day Uganda government released a number of Rwandese citizens and handed them over to authorities. The group had been...
Read MoreThe outgoing US Ambassador, Deborah Malac has praised Uganda for playing a leading role in the stability in the region. Speaking during her farewell press conference yesterday, Malac said despite the region being a tough one, Uganda has continued to play a role in ensuring stability. “The region is a tough and difficult neighborhood...
Read MoreAnother day and yet another failed attempt at brokering peace and finding a lasting solution to the border impasse between Uganda and Rwanda. This follows the conclusion to talks between emissaries of the two countries in Kampala in which no resolution in form of a joint communique was not forthcoming. The issues highlighted by...
Read MoreUganda and Tanzania are seeking to increase their bilateral trade by removing non-tariff barriers, streamlining immigration processes and offering tax incentives. The counties signed three MoUs on the agriculture, immigration and correctional services sectors during the inaugural Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam. The two-day forum, held on September 5-6, was attended by...
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni and Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday witnessed the historical signing of a peace deal towards the joint development of the marginalised Turkana-Pokot-Karamoja region along the border of the two countries. The two heads of state shook hands at Naitakwae Playgrounds in Moroto District after witnessing the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for...
Read MoreThe Presidents of Rwanda and Uganda on 21st August 2019 signed an agreement in Angola to end months of tensions after a series of accusations of spying, political assassinations and meddling between their states. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni are allies but their relations had shifted in a dispute that damaged...
Read MoreUganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has taken part in the general Opening of the East African Community Military Games and Cultural Event 2019 at MOI International Sports Center (MISC) Kasarani in Nairobi Kenya. The event that started on 11th August will run up to 24th Aug 2019 under the theme “One People, one Destiny” with...
Read MoreUganda and Tanzania are going to meet in December to have talks on trade barriers affecting the flow of goods and investments between them. The revelation was made yesterday at Ministry of Foreign affairs during the launch of Uganda Tanzania Business forum slated to start on 4th September in Dar es Salaam. Speaking at...
Read MoreThe announcement to temporal reopen the Katuna border caused a wave of excitement in the business world in the areas of proximity with the media giving the development attention in a high gear. Several papers crafted eye catching headlines including the Explorer. The Rwandan government however, issued a travel advisory for its citizens who...
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