The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the first time East Africa hosts a continental football competition. The tournament, which features locally-based players, is set to boost tourism and infrastructure development in the region.
Uganda has made a significant mark on the international tourism scene by winning the Best Organizer award at the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024. The country showcased its rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes, attracting attention from Chinese tourists and investors. This win highlights Uganda’s growing tourism potential and its strategic efforts to attract international investment in its booming sector.
Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics, has died after being set on fire by her former boyfriend. The suspect, Dickson Ndiema, also died from his own burn injuries while hospitalized in Kenya. The attack is believed to have stemmed from a land dispute.
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympian who tragically died after being set on fire by her boyfriend, was honored at the Paris Paralympics with a tribute on a giant screen. This event highlights the ongoing issue of violence against women in Kenya, where Cheptegei’s death is the third of a prominent sportswoman since 2021.
Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympian from Uganda, has tragically passed away in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach. Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics marathon, suffered severe burns and died four days after the attack. The incident has sparked outrage and highlighted the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Kenya.
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics, has tragically passed away after being attacked by her boyfriend. The attack, described as a domestic dispute, involved the use of petrol, leaving Cheptegei with severe burns.
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s leading opposition figure, was shot and injured by security forces in Kampala. The incident has sparked concern and condemnation, with his party alleging an attempt on his life. Wine has been a vocal critic of President Museveni’s long rule.
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegui, who competed in the Paris Olympics, is in critical condition after suffering severe burns in an alleged attack by her boyfriend. The incident is being investigated as a domestic dispute.
A major oil project in Uganda, co-owned by TotalEnergies and CNOOC, is under scrutiny for alleged human rights abuses, forced evictions, and environmental damage, according to a report by Climate Rights International. The report, based on interviews with local residents, details a pattern of violence, intimidation, and inadequate compensation, raising concerns about the project’s impact on the local population and the environment.
Augustine Tours, a leading tour operator in Africa, has announced its most popular itinerary for 2024: a seven-day Gorilla Trekking expedition across Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. The tour, which has already garnered 50 bookings, offers a blend of wildlife encounters and cultural experiences at an affordable price.
