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FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in Uganda

New $5 million CAD partnership, in collaboration with FINCA Uganda, will expand economic opportunities for youth, especially women. DODOMA, TANZANIA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada's Secretary of State for International Development,...

Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian backing essential in stopping Ebola spread

(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a...

Taxi Crashes in Uganda Leaving Four Dead

(MENAFN) Four individuals lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries after a commuter taxi veered off the road and plunged into a river in Uganda’s eastern Busia District on Tuesday, according to local law enforcement. As per a police...

Trimology Weight Loss Unlocks Ancient Ugandan Ritual That Reactivates the Body’s Missing Fat-Burning Signal

New York, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: The statements made in this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your physician before...

Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian support essential in stopping Ebola spread

(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the...

Uganda Cites Russian Support in Containing Outbreak

(MENAFN) Uganda has successfully brought a recent Ebola outbreak under control, largely due to its collaboration with Russian counterparts, a representative from the country's Health Ministry stated on Tuesday. This announcement was made public by...

Uganda halts defense relations with Germany

(MENAFN) Uganda has suspended its defense cooperation with Germany, accusing the European country’s ambassador of supporting groups hostile to the Ugandan government. In a statement released on Monday via the army’s official website, Uganda...

Uganda Halts Defense Ties with Germany

(MENAFN) Uganda has decided to suspend its defense collaboration with Germany following accusations that Germany’s ambassador to Uganda was allegedly associated with groups hostile to the Ugandan government. The move came after reports suggested...

Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics

(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...

Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...

Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner

(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...

Russia Begins Training Ugandan Health Personnel

(MENAFN) Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor has initiated training for medical professionals in Uganda as part of an expanded collaboration with African nations on controlling infectious diseases, as announced by the agency on Monday. This...

ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd Go Live in Uganda, Boosting Digital Trade Capabilities in East Africa

ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd go live in Uganda, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to boost trade efficiency across East Africa’s shipping sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...

Ugandan leader says Ukraine ‘misdirected’ by imperialists

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has blamed Western “imperialists” for the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, stating in an interview with RT that external interference has misdirected Kiev’s actions. He criticized the West for taking...

Russia praises Uganda as new BRICS partner

(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to...

Organisation of a hackathon focused on digital health solutions in Kampala, 28 and 29 June 2025

The Uganda National Health Research Organisation, the Makerere University and the Didida project organise a hackathon focusing on Digital Health solutions. KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Uganda National Health Research...

Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner

(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...

AYuTe NextGen 2025 Comes to Kampala: Africa’s Boldest Youth-Led Agri-Tech Innovators Set to Take the Stage

Africa’s brightest young agri-tech innovators are heading to Kampala, Uganda, for the AYuTe NextGen 2025 Conference, set to take place from June 17 to 19. KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa’s brightest young agri-tech...

Uganda officially resumes heavy traffic on repaired Karuma Bridge

(MENAFN) On Monday, Uganda officially reopened the Karuma Bridge, a crucial connector on an international highway that links the nation to regions in South Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Allan Ssempebwa, a...

Uganda Welcomes Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament

(MENAFN) Uganda welcomed the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup for the second time on Saturday, with the event organized by the nation’s flag carrier. The East African nation once again took part in one of the globe’s most distinguished corporate...