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religion 12 April 2026
The Diocese of Kigezi installed five new clergy canons at St Peter's Cathedral in Kabale, urging them to serve humbly and uphold church laws. The appointees pledged obedience to the bishop, respect for Uganda's President, and adherence to Church of Uganda canons. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kigezi-diocese-installs-five-clergy-canons-5420986
agriculture 12 April 2026
The Ugandan government insists that all agricultural products for export must obtain international certification to access global markets effectively. Officials launched a Netherlands-based certification body to aid exporters targeting Europe and America. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/all-agricultural-products-for-exports-must-meet-international-certification-says-govt-5420942
world 12 April 2026
Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal after 21 hours, with both sides pointing fingers over trust issues and unmet demands. The US insists on Iran's commitment against nuclear weapons, while Iran demands regional ceasefires, Hormuz control, and reparations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/us-iran-peace-talks-end-without-a-deal-as-delegations-leave-pakistan-5420886
Politics 12 April 2026
The Ugandan government will allocate funding to its foreign missions based on their success in driving economic diplomacy, focusing on tangible outcomes like increased exports, tourism, and investments rather than mere protocol duties. This shift was announced during a review retreat for missions in Europe and the Americas. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-to-fund-missions-according-to-performance-5420724
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religion
The Diocese of Kigezi installed five new clergy canons at St Peter's Cathedral in Kabale, urging them to serve humbly and uphold church laws. The appointees pledged obedience to the bishop, respect for Uganda's President, and adherence to Church of Uganda canons. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kigezi-diocese-installs-five-clergy-canons-5420986
agriculture
The Ugandan government insists that all agricultural products for export must obtain international certification to access global markets effectively. Officials launched a Netherlands-based certification body to aid exporters targeting Europe and America. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/all-agricultural-products-for-exports-must-meet-international-certification-says-govt-5420942
world
Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal after 21 hours, with both sides pointing fingers over trust issues and unmet demands. The US insists on Iran's commitment against nuclear weapons, while Iran demands regional ceasefires, Hormuz control, and reparations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/us-iran-peace-talks-end-without-a-deal-as-delegations-leave-pakistan-5420886
Politics
The Ugandan government will allocate funding to its foreign missions based on their success in driving economic diplomacy, focusing on tangible outcomes like increased exports, tourism, and investments rather than mere protocol duties. This shift was announced during a review retreat for missions in Europe and the Americas. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-to-fund-missions-according-to-performance-5420724