As Uganda prepares for its general elections, UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima took a moment of quiet reflection with her son Anselm along the Nile, sharing her thoughts on life, purpose, and family. Posting on Twitter, Byanyima described watching the last sunset of 2025 alongside a giraffe and a saddle-billed stork, expressing gratitude for life,…
His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, took time off from his official duties to visit Murchison Falls National Park, highlighting the importance of domestic tourism and nature conservation. During the visit, the Kabaka explored the park’s scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife, demonstrating that Uganda’s national parks are perfect for relaxation,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to redevelop the historic Mucwa Building in Fort Portal into a multi-purpose cultural heritage and legacy centre, in partnership with the Tooro Kingdom. The commitment was made on Friday following a meeting at Rwakitura between President Museveni and a delegation from the Tooro Kingdom led by Prime…
South Africa has joined Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and several other African countries in facing higher travel costs under a revised United States visa programme set to take effect in 2026, raising concerns about the impact on tourism, education and business travel. Under the updated framework, applicants for non-immigrant U.S. visas will pay a…
South Africa and Tanzania have been recognised as two of the world’s most naturally beautiful countries, according to a recent ranking by Travel & Leisure, shared by the statistics account World of Statistics. South Africa ranked 13th globally, praised for its diverse landscapes, from the iconic Table Mountain and lush Garden Route to the wildlife-rich…