The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will officially retire 19 long serving General Officers in a function at State House Entebbe on Thursday, 20 August […]
Category: Shine Africa
From World Cup Heartbreak to European History: Omar Artan’s Remarkable Redemption
Somali referee Omar Artan has made football history by officiating the UEFA Super Cup final, delivering a triumphant response just two months after his lifelong […]
South Sudan Denies Reports of Nairobi Embassy Closure, Blames Outage for Disruptions
The South Sudanese government has strongly dismissed widespread reports that its diplomatic mission in Nairobi was shut down due to accumulating rent arrears, clarifying that […]
Rising from the Embers: A Blueprint of Hope and Purpose for South Sudan’s Youth
To the youth of South Sudan: you are not just the future of your country—you are its most valuable, untapped strength today. Living in the […]
Kenya: Nairobi Launches Official Bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has officially launched a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, marking a historic moment as it aims to become the […]
Uganda: President Museveni Launches Campaign Against Drug Theft and Medical Absenteeism
President Museveni has initiated a renewed effort to combat corruption, absenteeism, and medicine shortages in Uganda’s public health sector, emphasizing that unproductive workers may be […]
Maj Gen Nyakarundi visits Rwandan troops deployed in the Central African Republic
The Chief of Staff of the Rwandan Army, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, today visited the Central African Republic, meeting with Rwandan soldiers serving in the […]
Shaping Africa’s Future: How Lydie Hakizimana is Transforming STEM Education
Lydie Hakizimana stands at the forefront of Africa’s educational revolution, proving that the continent’s brightest future lies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). As […]
The Resilient Voice of Karamoja: How Jesca Ruth Ataa is Transforming Women’s Rights in Uganda
In the remote, northeastern region of Karamoja, Uganda, deep-rooted cultural norms and cycles of conflict have long sidelined the voices of women. Yet, amidst these […]
Uganda Airlines expands regional network with daily Entebbe-Kigali flights
Uganda Airlines will officially launch direct scheduled flights between Entebbe and Kigali on November 18, 2026. The national carrier will service the route with a […]