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Uganda safari guests are being urged to slow down
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Nkuringo Safaris is pitching Kibale and southern Bwindi as places to linger, not just tick off chimpanzee and gorilla encounters.
Virtuoso’s 2026 luxury travel trends point to Uganda
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Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report says affluent travelers want more space, wildlife, authenticity and conservation, a shift that could favor Uganda’s parks, lodges and adventure offerings.
Uganda tourism pushes confidence message after Ebola-free declaration
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Uganda’s tourism advocates are trying to reset international perceptions after the country’s Ebola-free declaration, arguing that the destination should now be judged by its current safety, hospitality and travel offerings.
Simonetta Lein backs 200 women in Uganda with Wishwall programs
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Simonetta Lein and The Wishwall Foundation are supporting more than 200 vulnerable women in Uganda with skills, digital literacy and entrepreneurship programs.
Global Uplift Project says Uganda water program reaches 23 schools
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The Global Uplift Project says its Clean Water for Africa program is delivering WHO-standard water to more than 10,000 students at 23 schools in Uganda for 53 cents per child per year.
First 25 Kyambura Gorge chimps identified in Uganda monitoring push
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Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust says researchers have identified 25 chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge after six months of Uganda’s first permanent, science-based monitoring program for the isolated population.
Hellen Agaba advances mission-driven finance leadership
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Influential Women is featuring Hellen Agaba, an Assistant International Controller at Holy Cross Family Ministries USA who oversees financial management across 29 ministry centers in 18 countries.
Mount Rwenzori Marathon earns World Athletics Label status
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Uganda’s Mount Rwenzori Marathon has been awarded World Athletics Label Road Race status in 2026, putting the Kasese event among about 200 races worldwide that meet the sport’s highest international standards.
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
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African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
Queen Robin L. West crowned in Kham Royal Kingdom ceremony
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Dr. Robin L. West was crowned HRH Queen Robin L. West on Sept. 4 in South Africa during the Kham Royal Kingdom’s royal festivities, taking on a new role tied to youth empowerment and humanitarian work.
Global Health Catalyst summit to launch AI cancer center in the cloud at Harvard/MIT
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The 2026 Global Health Catalyst Summit will debut an AI-powered cancer collaboration model Sept. 18-21 at Harvard/MIT, bringing together global leaders from medicine, government, academia and industry.
Sentinel Foundation expands OSINT work in child protection cases
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Sentinel Foundation said OSINT Industries helped drive child protection investigations, partner training, and survivor support across domestic and international operations in Q1 2026. The nonprofit reported 12 children rescued overseas, 69…
Taiwan and WUCWO launch digital empowerment project for women leaders in Africa
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The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and Taiwan unveiled a new digital empowerment initiative in Rome on August 18, 2026, aimed at women leaders and Catholic networks in five African countries.
Dr. Pam Mullarkey Robbins publishes dementia caregiving book rooted in personal experience
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Books to Life Marketing is promoting a new book by Dr. Pam Mullarkey Robbins that blends true caregiving stories, humor and practical encouragement for families facing dementia.
JET podcast spotlights Global South climate voices
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JET — The Just Energy Transition Podcast has launched from Pretoria and is now streaming at jetvoices.com, with early episodes featuring climate activists and clean-energy thinkers from Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and across the continent.
SHOWAbility says accessibility campaign expanded opportunities for artists with disabilities
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Atlanta nonprofit SHOWAbility says its yearlong accessibility campaign has helped artists with disabilities reach major stages, build new partnerships and push disability inclusion in the performing arts.
TGUP launches junior science lab kit for Kenyan schools
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The Global Uplift Project has released a junior version of its Science Lab in a Box for junior high schools in Africa, with Kenya as the first market.
Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson to receive iChange Nations award in Nairobi
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iChange Nations™ will honor Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson with the Ruben M. West Voice of Change Award at a public ceremony on July 18, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.
New report says agrifood systems can drive millions of African jobs
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A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report argues that Africa’s agrifood systems can absorb a fast-growing youth labor force if governments pair productivity gains with skills, infrastructure and better job quality.
Colombia passes first Latin America law banning female genital mutilation
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Colombia’s Senate approved Bill 440 on June 10, 2026, making the country the first in Latin America to prohibit female genital mutilation.
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