Uganda Opens International Buyers’ Week as President Museveni Calls for Stronger Global Trade Partnerships

By  Eric Kikomeko – Updated at 1228 EAT on Thursday 27th November 2025 Uganda has officially opened the International Buyers’ Week, held under the theme “Meet, Connect, Trade,” bringing together business delegations from Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States to explore new trade and investment opportunities. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was represented by Vice…

Algeria to Host High-Level Continental Talks on Colonial Crimes and Reparations

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 2325 on Monday 17th Nov 2025 African leaders, jurists, and experts will gather in Algiers from 30 November to 1 December to advance a unified continental agenda on historical justice, restitution, and reparations. ALGIERS— Algeria is set to host a major continental gathering, the International Conference…

Virginie Leroy Assumes Office as New French Ambassador to Uganda

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) The Government of France recently appointed H.E. Virginie Leroy as the new Ambassador of France to the Republic of Uganda, succeeding H.E. Xavier Sticker, who recently completed his diplomatic tour of duty in Kampala. Ambassador Leroy officially presented her credentials to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House…

Algeria Marks Revolution Day, Commemorating the 1954 War of Independence

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 1525 EAT on Monday 3rd November 2025 Kampala, Uganda — Algeria is commemorating Revolution Day, the country’s national holiday that marks the beginning of its historic war of independence against French colonial rule. The day, celebrated every November 1, remains a powerful symbol of national unity,…

Rwanda Hosts 21st CAADP Partnership Platform and 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1340 EATon Thursday 30th October 2025 Kigali, Rwanda — The 21st Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform and the 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) officially opened on Wednesday at the Kigali Convention Center, bringing together ministers, policymakers, development…

Ugandan Shilling Strengthens, Outperforms East African Currencies Against the Dollar

Uganda has made economic history with the Uganda Shilling emerging as East Africa’s best-performing currency, outpacing the Kenyan Shilling, Rwandan Franc, and Tanzanian Shilling against the US dollar. The Shilling’s remarkable strength has drawn the attention of investors, economists, and the public, all keen to understand the factors behind its resilience. Analysts attribute the currency’s…

VP Alupo, Algerian Ambassador Pre-Launch Expansion of Katakwi General Hospital

By John Okello Lapok & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) KATAKWI, UGANDA — Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi District following the pre-launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of Katakwi General Hospital in Eastern Uganda — a project expected to transform healthcare delivery in the region. The colorful ceremony was presided over by…