Africa Food Systems Summit to Convene in Senegal, Focusing on Youth Leadership

Construction of Rwanda’s new airport in Bugesera

ATIDI approves USD84 million counter-guarantee to support financing of Rwanda’s new international airport

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

17/07/2025

Construction of Rwanda’s new airport in Bugesera KIGALI – ATIDI has approved a USD84 million counter-guarantee to support three local Rwandan...

Uganda-DRC border reopens: Discover the mix of relief and security concerns as trade resumes at Bunagana and Ishasha posts after years of closure.

Uganda Reopens Key DRC Borders Amid Mixed Feelings of Joy, Security Fears

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

15/07/2025

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Uganda-DRC border reopens: Discover the mix of relief and security concerns as trade resumes at Bunagana and Ishasha posts after...

Absa team with partners in a group photo after the launch of Absa Business Club

Absa launches new initiative to boost Ugandan small businesses

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

10/07/2025

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Absa team with partners in a group photo after the launch of Absa Business Club KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda...

Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House, Entebbe.

Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar ink petroleum accord

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

18/06/2025

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Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the...

Iran accuses Israel of war crimes and terrorism, vows retaliation, seeks UN intervention

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/06/2025

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi KAMPALA, UGANDA & TEHRAN, IRAN – June 13, 2025 – The Islamic Republic of Iran...

COMESA, EAC Competition Bodies Sign MoU to Strengthen Regional Enforcement

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

13/06/2025

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KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community...

Chinese businessmen are looting the hardwood forests in countries like Mozambique, Congo and Russia. As a result, these countries have lost millions of dollars in tax revenue and their tropical hardwood forests might disappear within just a few years.

Chinese looting Mozambique’s forests

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

03/06/2025

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Chinese businessmen are looting the hardwood forests in countries like Mozambique, Congo and Russia. As a result, these countries have...

From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director, Gift Shoko, during the Quarter One 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings has registered 15.4 billion Profit After Tax for the period ended 31st March 2025.

Tech Adoption, African Expansion Fuel Equity Group’s KSh 15.4 Billion Earnings

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/05/2025

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From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity...

AfDB Senior Vice president Marie-Laure Akin Olugbade (third from left), Vice President Kevin Urama (fourth from right) and high-level attendees at the launch of the African Economic Outlook during the AfDB Annual Meetings

Report: Africa’s Economy Resilient Amidst Global Challenges

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

29/05/2025

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AfDB Senior Vice president Marie-Laure Akin Olugbade (third from left), Vice President Kevin Urama (fourth from right) and high-level attendees...

This combination of pictures shows Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on Apr. 8, 2024 and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi, Apr. 29, 2024.

Great Lakes Leaders Urge Renewed Commitment to DR Congo Peace

by Robert Ayebazibwe | Chief Editor

29/05/2025

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This combination of pictures shows Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on...