President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted Mr. Gilbert Weill, a survivor of the 1976 Entebbe Airport hijacking, along with his family and friends at State House Entebbe. This visit marks a symbolic return to Uganda nearly five decades after the historic event, with Mr. Weill now 78 years old.

The first group of 273 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa under the government’s voluntary repatriation programme has returned home. This group, which included 18 infants and 255 adults, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning aboard the first evacuation flight. They were accompanied by Uganda’s High Commissioner, according to Matooke Republic.

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.

Uganda's diplomatic missions in the Middle East are meeting in Istanbul for a strategic retreat focused on enhancing economic and commercial diplomacy. The five-day event, which runs from June 21 to 25, 2026, aims to explore new trade and investment opportunities for Uganda. This initiative is being organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A recent surge in opposition arrests, military detentions, and treason charges in Uganda indicates a worsening political crisis. Notably, Erias Lukwago, the former Lord Mayor of Kampala and legal representative for Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been implicated in these developments, which include allegations of abduction and torture of political opponents, according to The Independent.

A campaign featuring brightly branded buses showcasing Uganda's mountain gorillas, wildlife, and landscapes is currently running in Paris, aiming to promote the country's tourism ambitions. The buses are navigating through some of Europe's most famous tourist areas, highlighting Uganda's natural attractions to a global audience.