The Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja, produced by Nyati Motion Pictures, received an Honourable Mention at the AFRICA USA International Film Festival during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. This recognition was specifically for the segment titled "Uganda: The Making of a Nation," which was screened at the event.

Susan Busingye, a Ugandan actress and commercial model known for TV appearances, fashion campaigns and runway work, is shifting her focus toward travel content creation. According to Sqoop, she now spends weekends exploring Uganda's lesser-known destinations and sharing their stories with a growing online audience, building a reputation as a travel influencer highlighting the country's hidden gems beyond her established entertainment career.

Uganda is actively seeking to increase its share of the German tourism market by hosting a tourism roadshow in Düsseldorf, organized by the Uganda Embassy in Berlin and the Uganda Tourism Board. The initiative, which began on Tuesday, aims to promote attractions such as gorilla trekking and safaris to potential travelers. This effort is part of a broader strategy to engage directly with trip planners and boost tourism from Germany.

According to JamiiForums, a discussion has arisen regarding a statement made by Moroccans asserting that they are not Africans. The timing of this assertion and the context in which it was made are under scrutiny, prompting questions about the implications of such a claim.

Civil society organisations have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in ongoing discussions between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding potential joint oil development in the Albertine Graben. Groups such as Notre Terre Sans Pétrole (NTSP) and Stop EACOP warn that the discussions could lead to significant environmental and social impacts.

The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa due to recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, which resulted in the deaths of at least three Ugandans and the displacement of hundreds. The first group of 273 returnees, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.