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The Independent · 2h

Uganda reports decline in new HIV infections but misses key targets

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has reported a downward trend in new HIV infections, even as the country continues to fall short of key national targets in the fight against the epidemic.

The Daily Monitor on MSN.com · 16h

EC releases new key statistics ahead of 2026

The new figures released by the EC show an increase in the number of districts and cities from 135 as of the 2021 elections to 146

AllAfrica on MSN.com · 1d

Uganda: Majority of Youth See Uganda As Moving in 'Right Direction,' but Economic Outlook Is Mixed

Ugandan youth (aged 18-30) have more education than their elders, with a majority (54%) reporting secondary (42%) or post-secondary (12%) education. But young citizens are more likely than older cohorts to be unemployed: More than one-third (36%) say they don't have a job and are looking for one.

NTV Uganda · 13d

Uganda faces alarming child malnutrition and rising obesity rates

Uganda Demographic and Health Survey presented alarming statistics indicating that 26% of children under five are stunted, 2.9% are wasted, 2.8% are overweight, and 10.2% are underweight.

Lion numbers fall as Uganda’s tourism sector grows – report

Despite the lion numbers decline, the report shows strong performance in Uganda’s broader tourism sector. Uganda’s lion population has declined sharply while gorilla numbers remain steady, according to the 2025 Tourism Trends and Statistics Report released by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA).

World Bank · Aug 13, 2020

The World Bank in Uganda

Uganda’s economy has shown resilience despite recent global economic pressures. Growth accelerated to 6.1% in FY24, up from 5.3% the previous year, driven by broad-based expansion in the services (43.1% of the economy) and industrial (24.9% of the ...

Bishop Rubaramira sounds alarm on surging poverty levels in Uganda

The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Bishop Callist Rubaramira, has expressed deep concern over the growing levels of poverty in Uganda, pointing to recent statistics from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics ...

U.S. warning: ‘Reconsider travel’ to this African nation due to violent crime

The U.S. Department of State has issued a “Level 3: travel advisory,” urging travelers to Uganda to “reconsider travel.” Here’s what you need to know if you are still planning on traveli ...

Radio France Internationale · 12d

Uganda plans law to bring back military trials for civilians

The move has caused outcry in Uganda, with human rights activists calling the decision "insane" on social media. NGOs and opposition politicians have long accused the government of President ...

BBC · Mar 13, 2025

Uganda

Jury finds Ugandan high court judge Lydia Mugambe guilty and she will be sentenced in May. Uganda's military chief had earlier said soldiers had gone to Juba to assist the president. Months after ...