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  • UK Trade Envoy leads oil and gas trade mission to Uganda

    Lord Popat visited Uganda with a trade delegation from the Energy Industries Council seeking oil and gas supply chain opportunities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DFID launches new £45m malaria programme in Uganda

    Over the next five years, the UK government will invest up to £45m to help fight malaria in Uganda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ending stigma against survivors of sexual violence in conflict

    The British High Commission supported a dialogue on ending stigma against survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Uganda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Family Planning Summit 2017

    The UK hosted a major international summit on family planning, in partnership with UN Population Fund and the Gates Foundation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Important message for UK visa customers in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Plan ahead for your travel to the UK and apply for a visa in good time. We are currently experiencing high volumes of applications.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM meetings at the London Somalia Conference: 11 May 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May discussed the importance of bringing together the international community to help Somalia build a more secure, stable and prosperous future for its people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM speech at the London Somalia Conference

    Theresa May gave a speech about the importance of building a stable and prosperous future for Somalia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Priti Patel urges end to conflict and man-made famine in South Sudan

    International Development Secretary Priti Patel has used a visit to South Sudan to urge parties to the conflict stop the spiral of violence, end the atrocious human rights abuses and allow urgently needed aid to reach those …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister underlines UK commitment to Africa

    Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Africa following a multi-country visit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM speech to Department for International Development staff

    Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to DFID staff in East Kilbride on how the UK works together to improve the lives of people around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award: Call for nominations

    The award recognises outstanding contributions to human rights.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Uganda

    Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP was hosted by President Museveni at State House Entebbe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Wharton reinforces UK support for refugees in Uganda

    International Development Minister James Wharton reaffirms UK support for refugees in Uganda as Africa’s largest refugee hosting nation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Famine in South Sudan

    Statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel and summary of how UK aid is already helping.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay’s visit to East Africa

    Minister’s trip will focus on preventing sexual violence, supporting refugees and conflict prevention in the region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Taking Responsibility: Consular outreach visit to Mbale and Jinja

    High Commission consular officials engaged with the British community in Eastern Uganda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RHEA (Uganda) Drought & Flood Forecasting

    Drought and Flood Mitigation Service in Uganda.

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  • Cash transfers: Help for those who need it most

    See the programmes and people supported through a range of UK aid cash transfer programmes – helping to tackle poverty and contribute to a wider range of development outcomes.

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  • High Commissioner hands over training facility to Ugandan army

    H.E. Peter West visited Singo, where UK forces are providing peacekeeping training to Uganda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Uganda sign agreement to improve energy access

    The Energy Africa Compact will give the poorest Ugandans access to clean, reliable and affordable energy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government