By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1621 EAT on Thursday 14th May 2025 Cairo, Egypt — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for deeper economic cooperation between Uganda and Egypt, urging both nations to leverage their historic connection through the River Nile to unlock greater trade and investment opportunities. Speaking…
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Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria Arrives in Uganda for Pastoral Visit
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:40 EAT Tuesday 18 February 2025 Entebbe, Uganda – His Beatitude Theodore II, Patriarch and Pope of Alexandria and All Africa, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday evening to a warm reception at the VIP Lounge. Welcoming him were Hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda,…
EPL: Why Manchester City Are Betting £50m on Omar Marmoush: The Next Salah, His Free-Kick Magic, and Nottingham Forest’s Missed Opportunity
09:05 EAT Friday, 10 January 2025 | By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi Manchester City’s decision to splash £50 million on Omar Marmoush has turned heads in the football world. The Egyptian forward, known for his electrifying pace and technical flair, has drawn comparisons to his compatriot Mohamed Salah. But what makes Marmoush worth such a significant…
AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
Christmas celebrations: Owek. Mayiga, Minister Muyingo, Bobi Wine deliver key messages
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – Updated at 1529 EAT on Wednesday 25th December 2024 Believers flocked to places of worship today to mark Christmas with prayers and reflections. At St Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, the celebrations were led by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere and attended by eminent figures, including the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga,…
Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Form Alliance Against Ethiopia.
Leaders from Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia have convened in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, to strengthen their ties amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia. This summit marks a significant development in the regional dynamics, as the three countries seek to address their strained relations with their landlocked neighbor. The Eritrean government issued a statement at the conclusion…
What’s behind Israeli troop pullout from southern Gaza?
Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war began. France 24’s Rob Parsons takes…
A senior delegation from Hamas is expected to arrive in Cairo soon to participate in ceasefire.
Egypt says it is waiting for responses to its proposed multi-stage plan to end the war, a day after Netanyahu hinted at progress in talks to free hostages. A senior delegation from Hamas was expected to arrive in Cairo on Friday for talks backed by Egypt, aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict…
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