Jinja, Uganda – It can be exciting to visit a world-famous landmark. Tourists flock to them, they are economic generators and they get much media attention. They often start out as somewhat obscure ...

The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the disputed longest river in the world. Its incredible length spans over 11 countries, from Egypt all the way to Tanzania. Now, we are aware of its length ...

Ancient Greek historian Herodotus once called Egypt "the gift of the Nile." That's because Egypt's considerable wealth, power, and influence in the ancient world sprang directly from the great river.

Writer Candice Millard chronicles the arduous journey of two 19th century explorers through East Africa, where they battled heat, insects, and diseases that at times rendered one or the other deaf, ...

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Scott Simon talks with Candice Millard about 19th century British exploration and her new book, "River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile." The quest ...

Modern Jinja, now glows with renewal. The New Nile Bridge, opened in 2018, sweeps over the river in steel arcs, glowing blue ...

Watering the desert: the Nile from space - Copyright NASA/AFP/File Chris HADFIELD Watering the desert: the Nile from space - Copyright NASA/AFP/File Chris HADFIELD ...

The Twegaite Source of the Nile Run is one of several sports events that the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) partners with the private sector to promote regional and domestic tourism. The Twegaite Source ...