Nairobi, Feb. 11 -- Uganda and Zanzibar have been named among the UK's Bradt Guides' 15 best places to visit in the world in 2024.

Founded in 1974, Bradt Guides is one of the world's leading publishers of travel guides.

Uganda made it to the list because, this year, the country is playing host to a couple of international events, such as the recently concluded Non-Aligned Movement (Nam) Summit and the third South Summit, which focuses on South-South cooperation in the areas of trade, sustainable development, investment and climate change, poverty elimination and digital economy.

"The nation is gearing up with state-of-the-art conference facilities and the emergence of new four-star and above hotels in Kampala and its surroundings. This...