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Sudanese Delegation Deliver a Special Message to President Museveni From H.E Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan

H.E. Malik Agar led a Sudanese delegation to deliver a message from H.E. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to President Museveni of Uganda. They discussed the need for ceasefire, peaceful elections, and dialogue to resolve the crisis in Sudan. H.E. Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, this afternoon, […]

Google Introduces Gemini Chatbot Amid AI Race with Microsoft

Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style chatbot to Gemini, enhancing its visibility across products in competition with Microsoft’s Bing chatbot. Gemini, accessible via Google’s app for iPhones, signifies its integration into user experience akin to search. Google unveiled Gemini Ultra 1.0, its powerful AI model, available globally for a subscription fee. Microsoft, in response, redesigned Copilot (now Bing chatbot) and plans to promote it during the Super Bowl.

Uganda Re-elected to African Union Peace and Security Council for a Second Term

During the 44th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council, Uganda secured re-election to the African Union Peace and Security Council for a second two-year term spanning 2024-2026. Uganda was re-elected to the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) during the 44th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council for a second two-year term […]

Uganda to Host 2025 Africa Agriculture Summit

Uganda is slated to host the 2025 Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme summit following outcomes from the 37th African Union Heads of State Assembly in Addis Ababa. During the assembly, the heads of state endorsed the G25 Kampala Declaration on coffee, marking coffee as a strategic crop for the continent. The 37th African Union Heads […]

Belgian-Funded Initiative to Enhance Health Education in Uganda

Hoima and Jinja schools of nursing, along with Fort Portal College of Health Science, are set to receive a substantial financial boost of approximately 19 billion Ugandan shillings (4.7 million euros) through a collaborative project between the Belgian government and the Ugandan Ministry of Health. Hoima and Jinja schools of nursing and midwifery, along with […]

Grassroots Campaign in Uganda Aligns Climate Change with School Curriculum

Compassion Coalition Uganda has launched a grassroots campaign in Uganda to incorporate climate change education into the school curriculum. The initiative aims to cultivate a generation of environment activists by raising awareness and engaging young people in practical activities like tree planting. The grassroot campaign has been launched in Uganda to align climate change onto […]

Speaker Among Pushes for Progress on Long-Stalled Kampala -Jinja Expressway Project

Speaker Among urges the Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Wamala to expedite the start of construction on the Kampala-Jinja expressway, highlighting delays since the loan approval in 2020. Minister Katumba Wamala explains that land acquisition and compensation processes have caused the stall, but progress is being made, with the partial risk agreement acquired. Speaker, […]

Uganda Praised for Its Crucial Role in Regional Peacebuilding Efforts

Uganda and the UK convened discussions aimed at enhancing regional peace in response to changing geopolitical realities. With a focus on Uganda’s significant contributions to peacekeeping and support for AU initiatives, the talks underscored the nation’s integral role in promoting stability within the region. Ugandan and United Kingdom delegates recently convened discussions aimed at enhancing […]

Signal Introduces Usernames for Enhanced Privacy and Security

Signal, the renowned end-to-end encrypted messaging app, has announced the launch of usernames, aiming to bolster user privacy and security. This feature allows users to create unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers to initiate chats, effectively safeguarding against potential phone number hijacking by hackers.

Parliament Of Uganda Urges Government to Lift Ban on Staff Recruitment in Regional Referral Hospitals

Parliament urges the Government to lift the ban on staff recruitment in regional referral hospitals to address critical shortages in the health workforce. Despite existing vacancies, recruitment has been hindered by limitations in the wage bill and other incentives. Parliament has called on the Government to promptly lift the ban on staff recruitment in regional […]