Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, for an important summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and solving key challenges affecting […]
Category: Regional News
Uganda Airlines Resumes London and Mumbai Flights with Ethiopian Airlines Wet-Lease
Uganda Airlines will restart long-haul flights to London and Mumbai from March 7, 2026, after arranging a temporary wet-lease with Ethiopian Airlines to cover its […]
Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran Return Safely Home
A group of 43 Ugandan students studying in Tehran, Iran, safely arrived at Entebbe International Airport on March 5, 2026, after a government-led evacuation amid […]
Who Will Succeed Ruto as the Next EAC Chair
As the term of William Ruto as chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) approaches its end, attention is turning to who will take over […]
What the Change in EAC Funding Quotas Means for Member States
The East African Community (EAC) has recently revised its funding quota system, a change set to impact how member states contribute to and benefit from […]
Government Clarifies Rules for Ugandans Travelling to 40 Visa-Free Countries
Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has clarified travel requirements for Ugandans visiting the 40 countries that allow visa-free entry, emphasizing that travelers must still carry […]
Rwanda Partners with U.S. AI Company to Transform Healthcare, Education and Public Services
The government of Rwanda has signed a three-year partnership with American artificial intelligence company Anthropic to introduce advanced AI tools into the country’s healthcare, education […]
Kenya’s Youth and Health Under Pressure as Population Nears 60 Million
Kenya’s population has surged from 47.6 million in 2019 to an estimated 53–57 million today, with projections reaching 70 million by 2045, according to the […]
Uganda Expresses Solidarity with UAE Following Iranian Attacks
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni called UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on March 3, 2026, to express Uganda’s support following […]
Uganda’s Factory-Gate Inflation Slows as Food and Power Costs Ease
Uganda’s factory-gate inflation slowed further in December 2025, driven by easing prices in manufacturing and utilities, according to data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics […]