All of Africa Today - March 27, 2026

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Uganda, Norway Pledge to Boost Trade and Economic Cooperation

[Nile Post] Uganda and Norway have concluded a one-day bilateral consultation meeting, agreeing to strengthen cooperation and expand trade and investment between the two countries.

Uganda's Refugees to Top Two Million

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Safeboda Launches Business Transport Solution for SMEs and Corporates

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- SafeBoda has today (March 26) launched a new business-focused transport solution aimed at helping companies streamline employee mobility, deliveries and expense management, as the Ugandan-founded ride-hailing firm expands deeper into enterprise services.

Uganda, Norway Agree to Boost Trade, Investment After Bilateral Talks

[Nile Post] Uganda and Norway have concluded a one-day bilateral consultation meeting, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation and scale up trade and investment between the two countries.

Buliisa Leaders Raise Alarm Over Vandalised Road Signs

[Nile Post] Authorities in Buliisa District have raised concern over increasing cases of vandalism targeting road signage, warning that the trend is contributing to a rise in road accidents.

UPDF Graduates 190 Nurses , Midwives to Boost Military Healthcare

[Nile Post] A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery from the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences, marking a significant step in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces' (UPDF) efforts to strengthen its healthcare system.

'We Can Be More' - Dr Ekure Launches Third Book, Calls for Purpose, Persistence and Personal Transformation

[Nile Post] Renowned orthopedic surgeon and author John Ekure has officially launched his third book, We Can Be More, in an event held at Hotel Africana, attracting leaders, professionals, and young people from across the country.

Afreximbank and Fci to Host Africa Regional Conference On Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance in Kampala

[Afreximbank] Cairo/Amsterdam -- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance on 15-16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as

Command, Reform, and Results - Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's Two Years As CDF

[Nile Post] Two years ago, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba assumed office as Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, ushering in a new phase for the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). His tenure has since been marked by visible shifts, not only in leadership style but also in the welfare, infrastructure, and

Fufa Appoints Ronah Sheba Ampaire As Deputy CEO

[Nile Post] The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has appointed Sheba Ampaire Ronah as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in what the local football governing body said aims at strengthening the federation's top management structure as part of ongoing institutional reforms.

Applying Keynesianism to Uganda's Economy

[Independent (Kampala)] John Maynard Keynes, once honoured by Time magazine as one of the three most profound economists that ever lived, wrote The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money; where he argued and also advocated for government intervention to actively manage economic cycles, con

Funding Gaps and Policy Shifts Raise Concerns Over Uganda's Refugee Response

[Nile Post] Uganda's refugee response is entering a critical phase, with development partners warning that dwindling funding and policy changes could strain one of the world's most progressive asylum systems.

Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

[Nile Post] The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the country's reputation as a global leader in refugee hosting.

Uganda Military Chief Says Country Would Join War If Israel Faces Defeat

[Shabelle] Uganda's military chief said Wednesday that while the country wants the Middle East conflict to end, it would side with Israel if the country faced defeat.

Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi

[Nile Post] Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said.

Arua Court Gets New Magistrate Amid Push for Professionalism and Faster Justice

[Nile Post] The leadership of the Arua Chief Magistrate's Court has called for stronger professionalism, teamwork, and greater use of alternative dispute resolution as the court welcomed a new magistrate transferred to the West Nile station.

Kitgum High Court Clears 25 Cases in Prison Plea Bargaining Drive

[Nile Post] The High Court in Kitgum has concluded 25 criminal cases through a two-day plea bargaining camp conducted inside Kitgum Prison, in a move aimed at reducing case backlog and prison congestion.

Ugandan Families Squeezed As Cost of Living Outpaces Stagnant Salaries

[Nile Post] For many working Ugandans, the gap between monthly earnings and the cost of living is widening to breaking point, leaving families struggling to maintain basic standards of living despite having stable jobs.

Muhoozi Proposes Arrest of 'Fake Pastors', Theology Degree Requirement for Church Leaders

[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has suggested that "fake pastors" and unregulated churches could face arrest if the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) takes power, and proposed that church leaders should be required to have formal theological education.

15 Hospitalized After Minibus Crashes Into Broken-Down Truck On Kampala-Gulu Highway

[Nile Post] At least 15 people are currently hospitalized following a serious road traffic accident that occurred early Thursday morning along the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Nakasongola District.

Kazinda's Bukoto Property Among 17 Corruption-Seized Assets to Be Valued in a Month

[Nile Post] The government has begun the process of putting a price on properties seized from corrupt officials, with the exercise expected to be completed within just one month.

Govt Tightens Grip On Money Supply to Safeguard Economic Stability

[Nile Post] The government is maintaining tight control over the country's money supply as part of a broader strategy to keep the economy stable, according to Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi.

PLU's Frank Mwesigye Urges Ugandans to Leverage Global Spotlight On Gen. Muhoozi

[Nile Post] Political activist Frank Mwesigye has urged Ugandans to harness the surge in global attention surrounding Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling it a rare chance to elevate Uganda's international