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Russia-Africa Summit Faces Test of Turning Pledges Into Trade, Investment and Jobs

Since the first summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in 2019, the relationship has evolved from laying foundations and making pledges to drawing up plans and confronting practical challenges at the second summit in St Petersburg in 2023. Economic and security ambitions have remained central throughout, alongside mounting concerns over food security and…

Alupo Arrives in Moscow for Russia–Africa Summit

Vice President, H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has arrived in Moscow, Russia, ahead of the Third Russia–Africa Summit scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, with the meeting expected to provide fresh opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Alupo arrived at Domodedovo International Airport, where she was received by H.E. Anatoly Bashkin, Director of…

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Govt Issues Food Safety Alert Over Fake Beans

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has issued a food safety alert after rubber tree seeds than can be poisonous were found mixed with beans in markets in Agago District. In a notice posted on its X account on October 24, 2026, under its communication on crop, animal and fish value chains,…

IG Renews Order to Interdict URSB Registrar General, Three Other Officials

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has renewed its directive to interdict Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials over allegations of corruption, embezzlement of government funds and abuse of office.  In a press statement issued on Monday, the Inspectorate directed Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao to…

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The Shilling Crisis Exposes the Cost of Growth Without Better Livelihoods

The weakening shilling is forcing households to reconsider how they spend their money, but the government’s call for people to adjust their lifestyles has equally raised a mixed reaction.  Amidist the debate, some are asking: how much of the economic strain is caused by external shocks, and how much reflects vulnerabilities within the domestic economy?…

Museveni Urges Karamoja Residents to Embrace Emyooga

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of Karamoja to embrace the government’s Emyooga programme and use the prevailing peace in the region to fight poverty and accelerate development.  Museveni’s message was delivered on Sunday by John Baptist Lokii, the Minister for Karamoja Affairs and NRM Vice Chairperson for Karamoja, who represented the President as…

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