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FIFA confirms AFCON 2027 dates in East Africa
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
Thousands turn out Gen Muhoozi charity run
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.”Drawing participants from every region of […]
Hon. Nakimuli’s remains lie in state
CAPTION: The Speaker, her deputy, the LOP and other MPs receive the casket containing the body of Nakimuli By Our reporterPARLIAMENT – In what could have seemed like a coincidence, the weather was gloomy on the morning of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 as lawmakers and staff of Parliament paced up and down in a somber mood […]
Magogo rallies East Africa to seize AFCON
KAMPALA – FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim has called on East Africa to fully embrace the opportunity to host the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, as the PAMOJA workshop officially kicked off at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026.A warm welcome to UgandaHon. Magogo opened his remarks by […]
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CAPTION: Some of Burudian pupils to benefit from the cervical cancer vaccine. (File photo).By AgenciesBUJUMBURA/GENEVA – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and with the support of Gavi, […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
UPDF deploys new battle group to Somalia
By Our reporterThe Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) for deployment to Somalia, marking the latest rotation of Ugandan troops under the African […]
UPDF deploys new battle group to Somalia
By Our reporterThe Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) for deployment to Somalia, marking the latest rotation of Ugandan troops under the African […]
