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Showmax to Close as Canal+ Restructures MultiChoice
MultiChoice has announced plans to shut down its streaming platform Showmax after a review of the company’s digital entertainment operations. The company said...
Gen Kainerugaba Receives African Continental Person of the Year Award in Ghana
The African Leadership Organisation has honoured the Chief of Defence Forces – UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations General Muhoozi...
EXCLUSIVE: UPDF High Command Resolves to Withdraw from Somalia
The High Command of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has resolved to withdraw all troops from Somalia within a year, the Kampala Post has learned....
United Nations Honours UPDF Peacekeepers In Somalia
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) have been awarded medals for their service in...
UPDF Concludes Specialized Weapons Training for Somali Soldiers
The Uganda People's Defence Forces has completed a month-long Organic Support Weapons course for 45 soldiers of the Somali National Army to boost security...
Museveni Meets Malik Agar Over Sudan Situation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday hosted Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, for talks on the security and...
Central African Republic Military Chief Meets Gen Kainerugaba, Hails UPDF Partnership
The Chief of General Staff of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), Major General Zépherin Mamadou, met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General...
Somali Minister Praises UPDF Troops for Promoting Peace in Barawe
The Somali South West State Government Minister for Aviation and Transport, Hassan Abdinur Adan, has commended troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces...
Uganda Secures Third Spot in Africa’s Financial Markets Ranking
Uganda has ranked third in Africa on the latest Absa Group Africa Financial Markets Index, highlighting steady growth and stronger financial systems. Officials...
Uganda Features in Africa Top 10 as Startups Raise $22 Million
Uganda’s startup scene raised $22 million in 2025, placing the country among Africa’s emerging tech hubs, according to data sourced from The Big Deal. The...