Staff Writer

 Parliament has raised concerns over the limited publicity as Uganda readies to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which kicks off on Saturday, 02 August 2025. Legislators raised the concerns during debate on a statement by the Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. Members of Parliament praised the infrastructural progress but voiced frustration over the delayed and underwhelming promotion of the tournament. […]

 The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated a National Asset Management Working Committee with a mandate to identify, account for, and ensure the proper management of Ghana’s public assets. Speaking at the ceremony in Accra, Dr. Forson highlighted the absence of a comprehensive State Assets Register as a major gap in public financial management. He called for urgent steps to reverse years of neglect, misuse, and unlawful […]

 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda, H.E. Kevin Colgan at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni commended the Ambassador for his diplomatic service and Ireland’s longstanding partnership with Uganda. “I am very happy to meet you and thank you for your good service. I wish you good luck in your next posting,” he said. Ambassador Colgan first served […]

 The Speaker, Anita Among has urged Members of Parliament to commit to efficiency and productivity as the 11th Parliament enters its fifth and final session.   Addressing the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Speaker Among expressed concern over the low attendance.  “I want to welcome you to this afternoon's sitting. I get surprised when the seats are empty. We have not yet reached September. So when we reach […]

 His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, arrived this morning in Nairobi for an official visit aimed at strengthening the diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and Kenya. This visit underscores the commitment of both nations to foster closer cooperation and enhance collaboration on a range of bilateral issues of mutual interest. Upon his arrival, President Museveni was warmly welcomed at the airport by […]

 Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has concluded a two-day workshop aimed at equipping staff at the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) with foundational skills in accessing and analysing public attitude data. The training brought together APRM researchers for hands-on sessions on analysing Afrobarometer data and exploring how citizen attitudes can inform national governance reviews and reform priorities. The workshop, held on 24-25 July in Midrand, forms part of Afrobarometer’s partnership (http://apo-opa.co/4o94BiR) with the APRM […]

 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) completed an advisory service mission to Zambia focused on assessing the country's nuclear security regime for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control, referred to as MORC. The team recognized Zambia’s commitment to nuclear security through its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to unauthorized acts involving MORC, and pointed out capacity building and coordination among stakeholders as areas for further enhancement. […]

 In September 1995, during Rwanda’s fragile recovery following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, a young woman named Marie Mediatrice Izabiliza boarded a plane to represent her country at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. She wasn’t just carrying luggage; she was carrying hope. Rebuilding from Ruins: The Power of One Woman’s Resolve Back home, Marie got to work. She helped establish the National Women’s Council and the National Youth Council, and […]

 Educators from over 20 African Union Member States are currently participating in a capacity-building workshop on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), taking place in Yaoundé under the theme: “Empowering Educators to End SRGBV through Teacher Leadership and Advocacy”. The training is to be held from July 28–31, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The four-day training aims to deepen participants’ understanding of SRGBV and equip them with practical skills to design learner-centred activities […]