Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran

The students who arrived aboard Emirates Airlines, Monday afternoon, were received by Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja at the Entebbe International Airport and ushered into the press lounge

Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The group was led by Uganda's Defence Attaché Ankara, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki and the…

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Uganda Rallies Global Solidarity Against Oesophageal Cancer: Science, Innovation, and Diplomacy at the Heart of Progress

Over 50 patients received treatment during the training phase, a tangible outcome underscoring the importance of applied science in addressing real-world health burdens

In a demonstration of Uganda’s growing commitment to collaborative Healthcare Diplomacy, the Uganda Embassy in Washington D.C. in partnership with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), and key stakeholders including AFRECC, Olympus, and Kyabiirwa Surgical Center, hosted a high-level esophageal Cancer Symposium at Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala. Under the theme…

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Uganda Consulate Arusha Takes Kili Fair 2025 by Storm

The fair brings together providers from a wide range of sectors, such as safari companies, hotels, lodges, airlines, transport businesses, technology service providers, as well as cultural and artisanal stakeholders

The vast grounds of the Magereza grounds in Arusha, shook to the beat of Uganda’s Crane performers at the Kilifair 2025, an international tourism trade fair, held annually at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, as the Uganda Consulate in Arusha marked its debut participation in the presitigious event with a…

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Uganda-Kenya Mark Milestone on Strengthening Urban Resilience to Emerging Disaster and Climate Risk within Buisa Municipalities

The bilateral session surfaced a range of pressing concerns impacting both municipalities

Uganda and Kenya have taken a significant step toward building a resilient cross-border future with the successful conclusion of the inaugural Uganda-Kenya Joint Meeting on Urban Resilience, held from June 3–5, 2025, in Busia, Uganda. The three-day meeting organized with the support of UNDP with funds from the Republic of…

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Uganda: Venezuelan Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

The Ambassador underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and Venezuela, particularly in light of Uganda’s important role as a partner member of the BRICS alliance

Her Excellency Fatima Yesenia Fernandez Juarez, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of Uganda, today paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs ) Hon. Oryem Henry Okello at  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. H.E. Fernandez Juarez expressed the…

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Uganda Participates in Africa Trade Consortium’s 2025

The event brought together a broad spectrum of participants, including stakeholders from trade, export, taxation, and investment policy sectors, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and representatives

The High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in Abuja proudly participated in the Africa Trade Consortium’s 2025 Tea Break Édition event held under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Tea Industry Potential.” The event, organized by PR Times Africa, a Nigerian media consortium, was convened as a unique trade experience aimed at showcasing…

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Tourism Takes Centre Stage at the Pearl of Africa Trade Expo in Malasyia

According to Uzaidi- tourism need key partners to tap into the new currency of travel which scales up local experiences

Malaysia and ASEAN investors attending the Pearl of Africa Trade and tourism expo have expressed a strong desire to explore deeper collaborations with their Ugandan counterparts in the same sector so as to realise the target of over 5000 tourists exchanged by 2026. Speaker after speaker urged tourism sector players…

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President Museveni welcomes newly elected African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to Uganda

President Museveni emphasized the need to tackle the root causes of conflict in Somalia, particularly identity-based politics and tribalism, which have undermined the establishment of a stable national army

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, at State House Entebbe. During a meeting, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations and reaffirmed Uganda’s continued support to the African Union’s vision and mission. H.E Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat…

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Uganda Pearl of Africatrade Expo Opens in Malaysia

Uganda permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, guarantees repatriation of profits, and offers tax holidays, customs exemptions, and infrastructure support for priority areas

The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth…

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President Museveni hosts H.E Faure Gnassingbé, the President of Togo

President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in addressing security challenges and advancing development goals

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted the President of the Republic of Togo, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, at State Lodge, Nakasero. The two leaders held discussions on matters of mutual interest, focusing on regional security and strengthening bilateral ties. President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in…