Cattle diplomacy: Ankole cows steal show at G20 summit

Johannesburg — The recently concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg delivered a surprise cultural highlight: the rise of Ankole cattle diplomacy—a soft-power showcase led by South African and Ugandan champions of the iconic long-horned breed. South African artist, photographer and stud breeder Daniel Naudé stunned world leaders when his vivid portraits of Ankole cattle—shot in…

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Uganda’s Shamirah Nabadda selected among CAF match officials for AFCON 2025

Rabat — Ugandan FIFA referee Shamirah Nabadda has been appointed among the elite match officials selected to officiate at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, marking yet another major milestone in her fast-rising officiating career. Nabadda’s appointment comes just weeks after she won a prestigious CAF Refereeing Award in Rabat, further…

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Uganda offers visa-free access to Mauritian tourists

Entebbe — The Uganda High Commission Dar es Salaam has successfully concluded a Mauritius Travel-Trade Delegation Familiarisation Mission, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation, expanding commercial visibility, and deepening Africa-to-Africa partnerships. The delegation, which arrived on 21 November 2025, undertook a comprehensive exploration of Uganda’s signature tourism offerings, following a programme coordinated…

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