Uganda Oil Delayed Again, Now Targeting June 2027
The finance minister gave parliament a new date on 11 September. It is the seventh target since 2018, and the...
September 14, 2026Section
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Tooro Kingdom Succession Dispute Splits Royal Family
Tooro Kingdom succession is disputed: clan elders named a 56-year-old cousin king, but the late king's will names a son...
September 14, 2026
Uganda and Nordic Countries Team Up to Unlock Creative Economy
Uganda and Nordic countries launched a creative economy partnership in Kampala on 10 September 2026, backed by a Shs33 billion...
September 11, 2026
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers: Standings, Dates, TV
AFCON 2027 dates are 19 June to 17 July 2027 and the qualifiers resume 9 to 17 November. See all...
September 11, 2026
Gold Is Now About Half of What Uganda Sells Abroad, and Almost None of It Is Ugandan
Gold earned about 46% of Uganda's export income in the 12 months to November 2025, a record US$5.8bn. Most of...
September 8, 2026Uganda Names Its Crude ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First Oil Comes Into View
Uganda Pearl Sweet crude blends Tilenga and Kingfisher output at about 28-31 degrees API, heading to buyers through the EACOP...
September 4, 2026
Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda in Global Cutback
Uber shuts down in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2, 2026, after a strategic review. Drivers are expected to migrate...
September 3, 2026
King Oyo of Tooro Dies at 34 With No Named Heir
King Oyo of Tooro, crowned at three and once the world's youngest monarch, died on 27 August 2026 aged 34....
August 29, 2026
Museveni Says Uganda Is Middle-Income, the World Bank Says Not Yet
Uganda middle-income status is disputed. The World Bank's July 2026 classification still lists Uganda as low income, about US$56 short...
August 20, 2026