KAMPALA, Uganda — American self-proclaimed missionary Mac Miller has left Uganda following a wave of public outrage over alleged racist comments and social media activity, after Ugandans and other Africans called for his arrest and deportation. Miller, who describes himself as a Christian missionary and had been living in the Mukono area, left Uganda on Friday, following days of intense online backlash over material linking him to allegedly racist posts and comments. The con

KIKUUBE, Uganda — Uganda has officially begun commercial oil production, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-awaited efforts to turn its petroleum reserves into an engine of economic growth. President Yoweri Museveni said the country intends to capture more value from its oil resources by developing refining and petrochemical industries, while also using associated gas to generate electricity. “Through refining, petrochemical industries and the use of associated g

By Staff Reporter King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three, has died aged 34. The king’s death was announced on Friday by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who described his passing as an “immeasurable loss” to the royal family and the people of Tooro. “I call upon all the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful during

Rwanda is considering investing in a planned oil refinery in Kenya backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, as East African countries seek greater involvement in a project expected to significantly expand the region’s refining capacity. Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda have expressed interest in acquiring a combined 30% stake in the proposed refinery at Lamu, according to David Ndii, an economic adviser to Kenyan President William Ruto. The regional investment is estimated at