Commercial air travel between Iran and Iraq has resumed, with an Iranian passenger flight arriving at Najaf International Airport after Iraq secured a waiver from US sanctions affecting Iranian airlines. A Caspian Airlines flight carrying about 150 passengers from Tehran landed in Najaf on Sunday, marking the resumption of direct Iranian air services to the … Read more
Uganda and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding defence cooperation, with a particular focus on military training, technical cooperation and the development of Uganda’s military-industrial complex. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Wu Guangrong, who paid a courtesy call … Read more
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has issued a strong warning to aspirants contesting the Adjumani West by-election, urging them to maintain peace and adhere to the party’s electoral guidelines ahead of this week’s primaries. Speaking at a press conference, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi cautioned aspirants against violence, intimidation, bribery, sectarianism, … Read more
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) hosted the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry on a tour of key conservation areas to assess efforts to address human-wildlife conflict. The committee, led by Vice Chairperson Hon. Patrick Aeku, engaged communities in Kiruhura District, where residents raised concerns over crop destruction, livestock losses and other challenges caused … Read more
The Bamutakudde community initiative continues to gain momentum, bringing residents together every Saturday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for community cleaning, dialogue, and collective action. The weekly programme has attracted growing participation as residents come together to clean their surroundings, share ideas, discuss community challenges, and work toward practical solutions. Beyond keeping the neighbourhood … Read more
President Paul Kagame has directed Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to work with relevant institutions in other countries to provide assistance to Rwandan nationals reportedly detained in Madagascar over alleged human-trafficking offences. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Kagame said Rwanda should continue engaging other countries while maintaining an independent approach … Read more
American R&B singer and Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson has arrived in Uganda, where his visit is expected to spotlight the country’s coffee industry, tourism and cultural heritage. Gibson, best known for playing Roman Pearce in the Fast & Furious franchise and for roles in Transformers and Baby Boy, touched down in Uganda this morning ahead … Read more
An ambitious international cycling adventure designed to showcase the beauty, culture, heritage and tourism potential of Uganda’s West Nile region has officially been launched. The Race the Nile Uganda Ultra 2026 was unveiled yesterday evening at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel by a team led by Dr. Lilly Ajarova, marking the beginning of preparations for the … Read more
The Uganda Police Force has reminded members of the public that Saturday, 29 August 2026, will be observed as National Cleaning Day, calling on Ugandans across the country to actively participate in cleaning their homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces and public spaces. The exercise is intended to promote cleaner, healthier and safer communities, with the Police urging … Read more
Hundreds of qualified applicants have turned up at Kololo Independence Grounds as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) nationwide recruitment exercise enters its final day. The recruitment drive is aimed at addressing personnel gaps arising from retirements and the completion of service by members of the force. In Kampala, the final verification exercise was conducted … Read more