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MUGULA ASHRAF: Death in the Mediterranean — Why Are Afro-Arab Youth Risking Their Lives?

The Mediterranean Sea has historically been a bridge connecting Africa, the Arab world and Europe through trade, culture, migration and civilisation. In recent years, however, it has become one of the world’s deadliest migration frontiers. Every year, thousands of young people from sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa attempt the Central Mediterranean and other maritime routes […] The post MUGULA ASHRAF: Death in the

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Jambojet returns to Entebbe six years after Covid-19 outbreak

Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, seeking to strengthen air connectivity between Uganda and Kenya and provide travellers with an affordable alternative for business, tourism and other travel. The airline, which first entered the Ugandan market in 2018 before suspending its regional operations following the Covid-19 pandemic, will initially […] The post Jambojet returns to En

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Water ministry, Jinja authorities to reopen Namavundu forest boundaries

The ministry of Water and Environment has agreed on a modus-operandi with Jinja district officials to set the ground for reopening the boundaries of the 704-hectare Namavundu central forest reserve, aiming to curb forestry and environmental degradation. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held at the Jinja district headquarters on August 18, forms part of a broader […] The post Water ministry, Jinja authorities to

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Museveni to Unveil Official Name of Uganda’s Crude Oil Blend

KIKUUBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will today, Wednesday, unveil the official commercial name of Uganda’s crude oil blend at the Kingfisher oil field in Kikuube District, marking a major milestone in the country’s journey towards first oil production. The naming of the crude blend is expected to give Uganda’s oil a distinct identity as […] The post Museveni to Unveil Official Name of Uganda’s Crude Oil Blend

SoftPower News · 2 Sept 2026

President Museveni to name Uganda’s crude oil blend

Buliisa, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside over the naming of Uganda’s crude oil blend during a visit to oil development projects in the Albertine Graben, as the country moves closer to commercial production. The President is expected to visit key oil development facilities as Uganda prepares to give … The post President Museveni to name Uganda’s crude oil blend appeared first on The Ind

The Independent Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Muhoozi is creating his own opponent in Odrek

Balaam Barugahara’s anticorruption campaign over the months might have gained momentum, but everyone could still see that it was only targeting small fish. So, citizens were not convinced about the campaign, and the big fish, ‘the thieves’, were also unmoved because they knew it was not about them. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is trying to […] The post Muhoozi is creating his own opponent in Odrek appeared first on T

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Uganda must capture more value from what it produces

A way from the usual politics, there are so many issues that we need to think about and address as a country. Over the past few years, I have witnessed in different countries that Kenyan produce is sold in major supermarkets across Europe and the United Kingdom, and I keep wondering what we need to […] The post Uganda must capture more value from what it produces appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026