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.

A high-level Ugandan delegation has successfully participated in the World Agro-Tourism Conference in Scotland, highlighting Uganda's increasing involvement in the global tourism sector. This event marks a significant achievement for the country in promoting its agro-tourism initiatives.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed the Ugandan Government's commitment to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), promising financial support, infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation. This endorsement includes backing for a single East African visa to facilitate the tournament. The announcement was made during a meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe.

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.

Kabira Country Club has launched a match-day promotion featuring an affordable beer bucket offer to attract football fans as excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup. The initiative aims to create a memorable viewing experience for supporters at the Bukoto-based hospitality venue in Kampala, according to Eagle Online.