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Uganda

Uganda · UGA · Africa

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Uganda is a landlocked East African nation with a diverse landscape and significant agricultural potential, including the source of the Nile River. It faces challenges related to poverty, governance, and regional security, but is poised for growth with emerging oil reserves and continued infrastructure development. The government is focused on economic transformation and job creation.

Leadership

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential republic

Jessica Alupo

Robinah Nabbanja

Matia Kasaija

Economy

GDP

$62.0B

GDP per Capita

$1.3K

GDP Growth

+6.2%

Inflation

5.2%

Unemployment

2.8%

AgricultureServicesIndustry (Manufacturing, Construction, Mining)

Trade

Key Exports

CoffeeFishTeaGoldMaizePetroleum Products (emerging)

Key Imports

MachineryVehiclesPetroleum ProductsMedical SuppliesCereals

Top Partners

KenyaSouth SudanDR CongoUAEIndiaChina

Headlines (8)

scmp18h ago

The African firms adopting Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifies

travelandtourworld18h ago

New York Aligns with Washington and Other Major Airports as Ebola Flight Controls Reshape US Travel

watchdoguganda18h ago

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nation18h ago

Kenya, Uganda show East Africa’s best at regional festivals

allafrica19h ago

Congo-Kinshasa: The Deadly Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

soccernet_ng19h ago

Super Eagles: Chelle reveals 4 non-regulars who could be invited for September AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

observer19h ago

Ugandan pupils to study for max 3 hours per day under new primary curriculum

chimpreports19h ago