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Ugandan and South African military leaders discuss security diplomacy and a decade-long friendship during a formal dinner.

Gen. Kainerugaba Hosts South African Counterpart

(Kampala) -Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Commander of the Land Forces, hosted Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of South Africa’s National Defence…

Uganda officially begins the construction of the 272km Standard Gauge Railway from Malaba to Kampala, marking a major step in the country’s infrastructure development.

Uganda Kicks Off €2.7 Billion Malaba-Kampala Railway Construction

(Tororo) - On October 14, 2024, the Government of Uganda signed a €2.7 billion (approximately $2.86 billion) contract with Turkish construction…

Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe has uncovered widespread absenteeism and extortion among civil servants in West Nile during unannounced inspections.
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West Nile Institutions Fail IGG Spot Check

(West Nile) - Deputy IGG Twinomugisha visited several public institutions in Terego and Maracha districts on November 19, 2024, as part…

(Katakwi) - Ugandan soldiers graduating from artillery and air defense training were urged to live disciplined lives to ensure they fulfill their duty to the nation.

Artillery Graduates Warned Against Reckless Living

(Katakwi) - The Third Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa, spoke at the graduation ceremony of 1,225 soldiers at the…

Gender Minister Betty Amongi Confirms Global Participation in 2024 Ateker Reunion Festival

Kampala, Uganda - Preparations are in high gear in Soroti according to the Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development,…

African workers’ experiences in Saudi Arabia are marked by unsafe working conditions, withheld wages, and abusive treatment. Many find themselves detained in overcrowded, unsanitary facilities despite having proper legal documentation, accused of vague visa violations.

African Trade Unions File UN Complaint Against Saudi Arabia Over Migrant Worker Exploitation

(Nairobi) – Leading African trade unions have filed a formal complaint with the United Nations Working Group on Business and…