Hainan is projected to annually receive 154 million counts of domestic and international visits by 2030, along with tourism-related revenue of 363 billion yuan (about 53.83 billion U.S. dollars).
In a statement, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) said World Elephant Day, observed annually on Aug. 12, provides an opportunity to raise awareness of elephant conservation, habitat protection and the need to promote coexistence between people and elephants,
“We should not be known for gorillas alone. Imagine he did not know that there is safari in Uganda. He first went to another country and then came here for gorilla tracking. That means we need to do a lot as a country in terms of marketing and packaging so that we are not only known for gorillas, but also other tourist attractions. We have so much more,” Tayebwa said.
Charles Eweku, Minister of Tourism for the Iteso Cultural Union, said the festival is intended to turn cultural heritage into an avenue for tourism, employment and wealth creation while safeguarding traditions for future generations.
Okamura proposed the name while trekking mountain gorillas in Kisoro district in south-western Uganda, saying it would serve as a symbol of friendship between Uganda and the Czech Republic.
“We are making five times a week to Lagos. It is an extension of that to Ghana, just one additional hour, but it builds up gradually because Ghana can support a flight on its own and Nigeria can support a flight on its own. We build it together until we get the natural volumes,” Wake said.
"We have learnt a lot from the previous two editions. We listened to the feedback and all considerations from people. We are now organising an even better event this year," Gimara said.
The researchers found that four of the documented plant species, Tamarindus indica (enkoge), Warburgia ugandensis (balwegira), Mitragyna rubrastipulata (mutamatama), and Mondia whitei (mulondo), are listed on both the global and national red lists of threatened species, and were identified as having experienced a sharp population decline. The decline in medicinal plant availability was attributed to several factors, including illicit trade to Europe. “These plants are experiencing a significant decline due to overharvesting and the absence of sustainable use and conservation plans,” Tugume says.
"Of these, 10 elephants exhibited similar clinical signs, including partial paralysis that left them unable to stand before dying within one to two days.
Some 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) of forest west of Bordeaux has burned since Wednesday and authorities fear a heatwave forecast this week could breath fresh fury into the blaze.
“This is opening up Madi Okollo and West Nile to the world. You are lucky to have rhinos because many places do not have, please let tourism here begin with you as locals. Enjoy it; opportunities will be abundant as the place gets busier. The President has pledged to tarmac this road, meaning more money is coming, hence improved standard of living,” the minister said while addressing journalists.
Unlike the North and South Poles, the Equator experiences nearly equal hours of daylight throughout the year, creating a stable tropical climate characterised by lush vegetation, rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
“I want to appeal to the government that there is an urgent need to finish fencing the park border if they want our people to be safe. We do not want to be beggars; we have the opportunity to improve our livelihood, but the level of destruction by animals from the protected areas is too much,” Oryema said.
At 11:15 am, a truck carrying the giraffes, accompanied by several support vehicles, embarked on the journey to transport the towering giants to the 166-square-kilometre Ajai Wildlife Reserve.
The warning follows the circulation of photographs and videos on social media of tourists, some of them celebrities, hugging, kissing, carrying or posing in very close proximity with animals.
“The guidelines remain in force for they are intended to ensure that all co-curricular activities are planned and conducted in a manner that guarantees the safety, security and welfare of learners at all times," says Minister Muyingo.
Uganda has been ranked among the world’s top 25 outsourcing destinations, ranking 24th globally out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, a development that government officials say highlights the country’s growing competitiveness in the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.
"When that tragedy happened, I ceased being a girl and immediately turned into an adult who learned to take care of everything and everyone. So, coming back to Uganda is also one way of recollecting myself as a girl," Tzipi expressed. "After 50 years of that tragic incident, I decided to reconnect to my old self; of an 8year-old girl saying goodbye to her father by lighting a candle," Tzipi stated during her visit on June 14.
Ruparelia and his family travelled to Ngamba Island on June 20, 2026, where they named and adopted the young chimpanzee. They also donated sh50 million towards its welfare and the general care of the animal sanctuary.
“Once elephants use a wildlife corridor, then, other wild animals can use it,” Mwima told New Vision in an interview. Back to mining and its impact on Kyambura Wildlife Reserve, conservationists are increasingly troubled by the quiet pressures reshaping this fragile landscape.