The Latest Breaking News from Uganda

ICC U-19 World Cup | It’s India vs Australia in blockbuster match

While India is now back to full strength, Australia will be on a high after its convincing win over Pakistan

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022

France's Total and China's CNOOC to extract Uganda's Lake Albert oil reserves

French and Chinese oil companies signed a ten-billion-dollar deal on Tuesday to develop oil resources under Lake Albert in Uganda and build a pipeline to bring the oil though Tanzania. The plan is being criticised by environmental groups, who warn the pipeline will be devastating for wildlife and people along…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2022

Investors commit $10 billion to pump Uganda's oil deposits

Uganda and a group of investors have announced their decision to finally proceed with oil production following years of setbacks that threatened the East African country’s efforts to become an oil exporter

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Rwanda re-opens border with Uganda but says grievances remain

Rwanda on Monday re-opened a border crossing with Uganda closed three years ago when the government accused Kampala of harassing its nationals and supporting dissidents bent on removing the government in Kigali.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022

U-19 WC | Sri Lanka advance to 5th place play off, Uganda beat Scotland to finish 13th

Scotland ended their World Cup 51 runs short (D/L method) of Uganda finishing 14th in the tournament

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2022

U-19 World Cup: Sri Lanka advance to 5th place play off, Uganda beat Scotland to finish 13th

NORTH SOUND: Captain Dunith Wellalage led from the front as Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 65 runs to advance to the fifth place play-off at the ICC U-19 men's World Cup here.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2022

Drug-resistant malaria appears in Africa

Resistance to the drug artemisinin was confirmed in Africa. Without surveillance, it is hard to track the threat

Salon · Jan 30, 2022

U-19 World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan to reach Super League semifinal

NORTH SOUND: Riding on some fine top-order batting, Australia became the third side to enter the ICC Under 19 World Cup Super League semifinals following a comprehensive 119-run win over Pakistan here.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2022

Ugandan novelist Rukirabashaija released on bail, recovering from 'torture' after insulting tweet

Award-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is recovering from injuries his lawyer says he sustained over nearly a month in detention. Earlier this week he was bailed by the courts for insulting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s family, but his story did not end with Tuesday's bail hearing.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2022

Rwanda to reopen border with Uganda after three-year standoff

Rwanda says it will reopen its land border with Uganda on Monday, signalling an easing of frosty relations fuelled by spying accusations and support for dissidents.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2022