Category: #Africanews

Silence, Fear, and the Cost to Uganda’s HIV Fight

By Adam Bukenya | Saturday, January 31st, 2026 Uganda’s fight against HIV has come a long way. Today, more people know their status, treatment is widely available, and many who once feared the virus now live long, productive lives. But beneath this progress lies a quieter challenge—one that statistics alone cannot explain. Healthcare workers say HIV does…

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AU Commission Chair Hails Algeria’s Successful Launch of Alsat-3A Satellite

By Kay-Lyne Wolfenden According to the AUC, Algeria’s progress in the space sector contributes meaningfully to Africa’s collective advancement and long-term technological independence. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria following the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, describing it…

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Museveni Re-elected for Seventh Term, Extending Rule to Four Decades.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Veteran leader President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been officially declared the winner of Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, extending his rule into a seventh five-year term, the country’s Electoral Commission announced Saturday, January 17, 2026.  According to the official results, Museveni secured approximately 71.65 % of the vote, defeating his main challenger Robert…

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Uganda: 15 Million Worshippers Expected at New Year’s Eve Prayers

Uganda Braces for Massive New Year’s Eve Prayer Turnout Uganda is expected to witness an overwhelming nationwide turnout of an estimated 15 million worshippers attending New Year’s Eve prayer services across the country. Churches, cathedrals, mosques, and open-air prayer grounds are preparing to usher in the New Year with thanksgiving, reflection, and intercession.Reporting from Naguru,…

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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…

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