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Coverage: key developments from 8–9 September 2026, prioritising Uganda and East Africa. 1. Uganda and WCS sign 10-year conservation partnership for Ishasha The Uganda Wildlife Authority and Wildlife Conservation Society signed a 10-year Conservation Management Partnership for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth Protected Area. The partnership focuses on wildlife protection, habitat restoration, tourism development…

Coverage: key developments from 7–8 September 2026, prioritising Uganda and East Africa. 1. Uganda appoints Vitol to market its first crude exports to Asian buyers Uganda appointed global energy trader Vitol to market its new Pearl Sweet crude internationally, with first exports targeted for early 2027. Crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher is expected to move…

Coverage: key developments from 6–7 September 2026, prioritising Uganda and East Africa. 1. Government begins scrutiny of PDM, Emyooga and cattle-restocking programmes in Teso and Lango A government oversight exercise was set to examine the implementation of the Parish Development Model, Emyooga and the Cattle Restocking Programme across districts in Teso and Lango, focusing on…

Coverage: key developments from 5–6 September 2026, prioritising Uganda and East Africa. 1. King Oyo’s body returns to Uganda as Tooro begins mourning The body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV returned to Uganda on 4 September after his death in the United States. Burial was scheduled for 12 September in Tooro. Why…

Coverage: key developments from 4–5 September 2026, prioritising Uganda and East Africa. 1. King Oyo’s remains return to Uganda as Tooro begins mourning The remains of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV returned to Uganda on 4 September, with the official mourning period beginning. Burial was scheduled for 12 September in Tooro. Why it…