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Tanzania Eyes Tanga as Regional Energy Hub Under New Uganda Partnership

Tanzania has unveiled plans to transform the port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda and Bahrain-based energy company Vitol. Speaking after witnessing the signing at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the initiative forms part […] The post Tanzania Eyes Tanga as Regional Energy Hub Under New

SoftPower News · 7 Aug 2026

Uganda, Tanzania Eye Tanga as Regional Energy Hub

Uganda and Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which is expected to attract investments exceeding $20bn in the energy sector, including a refinery in the Tanga region. Speaking after witnessing the signing at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the initiative forms part of her government’s strategy to […] The post Uganda, Tanzania Eye Tanga as Regional Energy Hub

SoftPower News · 7 Aug 2026

Today in History: Idi Amin Declares Swahili Uganda's National Language

Despite the declaration, the policy achieved little in practice. The government failed to establish the education systems, teacher training, or learning materials needed to introduce Swahili across schools and public institutions. English therefore remained the dominant language of government, the courts, and formal education.

Nile Post · 7 Aug 2026

Presidency Bids Farewell to DRCC Mark Baingana as Minister Babalanda Commends His Service

SSEMBABULE, The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, joined mourners in Ssembabule District for the burial of the late Mr. Mark Baingana, Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Makindye Division, Kampala. The late Baingana was laid to rest on Thursday at his ancestral home in Ssembabule. […] The post Presidency Bids Farewell to DRCC Mark Bain

Watchdog Uganda · 7 Aug 2026

Who Deserves the Chair? Lira LCII Contest Gets Personal

Lira, Uganda | Candidates contesting for Local Council II (LC2) chairperson positions across Lira City have intensified campaigns ahead of the August 10 elections, pledging improved service delivery, transparency and…

Dokolo Post · 6 Aug 2026

Over 60 Independent MPs sign cooperation agreement to work with NRM

More than 60 Independent Members of Parliament have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) today, Thursday, establishing a formal framework for cooperation in Parliament. The agreement, signed at the Office of the Government Chief Whip, with guidance from the NRM Legal Director, Enoch Barata, allows the legislators to […] The post Over 60 Independent MPs sign coo

Watchdog Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

CONFIRMED: Ugandan troops heading to Gaza for peace mission

Parliament approves UPDF deployment to Gaza after heated debate Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Thursday approved the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip after a heated and deeply divided debate. The motion, introduced unexpectedly during plenary by the Minister ofa Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa … The post CONFIRMED: Ugandan troops heading to Gaza for peace mission a

The Independent Uganda · 6 Aug 2026

Between feminism and pan-Africanism

A charter twenty African governments just endorsed defends seed sovereignty and economic independence in one breath, and moves to gut abortion and queer rights in the next.

Africasacountry.com · 6 Aug 2026

President Museveni returns to Uganda after two-day working visit to Tanzania

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to Uganda following a two-day working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, where he held bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The President arrived at Entebbe International Airport this evening and was received by the Vice President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, the Head of […] The post President Museveni returns to

Watchdog Uganda · 6 Aug 2026