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32 Bodies, Mostly Children, Exhumed in Kenya town of Kericho

About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was...

China Grants Duty-Free Market Access to 53 African Countries

China has announced that it will remove tariffs on all taxable products imported from Africa beginning May 1, a move expected to widen trade opportunities for the continent. The...

South Africa’s Former Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the struggle against the racist system of...

90 Children Killed in Deadly Assault in Northern South Sudan

The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a group of unidentified men launched an assault on an...

M23 attacks Kisangani International Airport

KISANGANI-DRC: The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani International Airport, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic...

Civilians Brace for Fallout as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

Residents in Tehran woke to the sound of explosions and the sight of smoke drifting across the skyline after Israeli forces launched strikes that officials described as pre-emptive defense...

Gold Mine Collapse in Bushenyi Claims Five Lives

At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District. The incident occurred when the artisanal mining pit...

East Kyoga Police Recover 525 Passports in Major Soroti Crackdown on Illegal Travel Documents

SOROTI CITY: Security agencies in Eastern Uganda have intensified investigations into a suspected illegal passport racket after East Kyoga Regional Police recovered an additional 264 Ugandan passports in Soroti...

M23 Spokesperson Killed

The military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement, widely known as M23, has been killed in what sources describe as a targeted drone strike carried out by Congolese government...

Tecno Unveils Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro on Ugandan Market

Africa’s innovative smartphone brand, Tecno Mobile, has officially launched the Camon 50 series in Uganda, unveiling two new devices: the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro. The launch event...

Zimbabwe Moves to Extend Presidential Term from Five to Seven Years After Cabinet Approval

Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030. Presidents would be chosen by MPs rather...

South Africa: DA Leader John Steenhuisen Steps Down

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party's leader in April - a move that may threaten the stability...

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Kiromo Partners with Crown Beverages to Bring “Mirinda Smiles” to Ugandan Schools

Kiromo Brand House has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Crown Beverages Limited to roll out an exciting nationwide schools activation campaign dubbed...

Makindye Court Hears Case of Armed Land Grab in Ndejje

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has charged...

Museveni Congratulates Muhoozi Kainerugaba on 52nd Birthday

President Museveni has congratulated Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba on his 52nd birthday, describing it as a significant family and national milestone. In his message, he expressed...

Government set to brief Parliament on Fuel Price Surge, Scarcity Fears

Government is expected to brief Parliament next week on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, regarding growing concerns over alleged fuel scarcity and sharp price distortions...

Uganda Parliament Plan Exposes Weak Committee Performance in 11th Parliament

Uganda's Parliament Strategic Plan 2025-2030 reveals poor committee performance in the 11th Parliament, with average attendance of just 15 MPs per sitting and insufficient...