President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with The Rt. Hon. Baroness Chapman, the UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa, at State House in Entebbe. They discussed enhancing the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the UK, focusing on investment, trade, and economic cooperation.

Femi Pedro, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has officially taken office as Nigeria's High Commissioner to Australia. He has committed to enhancing economic cooperation and increasing trade between Nigeria and Australia.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting China to enhance trade and investment relations between the two countries. He is accompanied by Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Zuko Godlimpi and other officials during this diplomatic mission.

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the regional internet registry responsible for allocating IP addresses across Africa, has appointed Mike Silber as its next chief executive officer. According to CIO Africa, Silber is a South African telecommunications and internet governance veteran. The appointment places an experienced industry figure at the helm of the organisation, which oversees internet number resources for the African continent. Further details about the transition were not provided in the initial announcement.

The UK has announced a UGX 1 trillion package aimed at improving infrastructure, energy, and agriculture in Uganda. This initiative marks a transition from traditional aid to investment, as stated by British officials. The announcement was made by Baroness Chapman, the UK’s minister for Africa and international development, during her two-day visit, which included a groundbreaking ceremony for new projects.

Lucy Kiruthu has officially taken office as Kenya's new ambassador to Thailand, with a focus on enhancing bilateral relations. Her appointment comes at a time when there are increasing concerns about trafficking and employment scams affecting Kenyan citizens in Southeast Asia.