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South Sudan’s President sacks two senior aides after he appointed a dead man

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked two senior aides following an embarrassing situation where he appointed a dead man to serve on a panel to lead discussions on...

Sudan’s Conflict Enters the Drone Age, Leaving Civilians Exposed

As Sudan’s war enters its third year, the conflict has evolved into one of the most complex and devastating crises in Africa marked not only by ground fighting between...

Ugandan Entrepreneur Kato Joram Howard Launches “Howard Gift Hub Branding and Printing Centre” In Buddo

Buddo, Wakiso District — Buddo’s local economy is experiencing a growing presence of small service-based enterprises, particularly in branding and printing, as demand rises from schools, community groups, and...

UCC Orders Temporary Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a nationwide suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as the country...

State House CID To Investigate Over Troubled Uganda Airlines Due To Corruption

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate have launched investigations into alleged abuse of office, embezzlement of funds and false accounting against officials...

Meagan Good and husband Jonathan Majors Granted Guinea Citizenship After DNA Ancestry Test

Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where the US couple are due to be granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to...

2026 General Election: Why Uganda’s Election Matters at Home and Abroad

As Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a candidate seeking...

South Africa’s Brics+ Naval Drills with China, Russia and Iran Risk Deepening US Rift

The participation of warships from China, Iran and Russia in military exercises hosted by South Africa could further strain the country's relationship with the US, which are already at...

Dismissed Prison Officer Ampe Abducted

Dismissed Ngora Prisons warder Lawrence Ampe has reportedly been abducted by armed men in Ibanda district and whisked away to an unknown destination. According to a post by lawyer and...

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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...

14-Year-Old Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Dead

Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected suicide involving a 14-year-old pupil at Kololo Junior School in Wakiso Town Council. The incident occurred on...

Harvest Money Expo 2026: dfcu Bank Champions ‘Farming as Business’ Agenda

dfcu Bank is accelerating Uganda’s shift from subsistence farming to commercial agribusiness, showcasing structured financing solutions and technical support at the Harvest Money Expo...

Kafeero Cultural Heritage Drags Lil Pazo to Court Over ‘Agunde Gunde’ Remake

The Prince Job Paul Kafeero Cultural Heritage has issued a stern warning and instructed its lawyers to begin legal proceedings over what it calls...

Photo: Nelly Witta gifts Vinka with a car

The heartwarming moment, shared in a video on her social media platforms, captured the singer smiling from ear to ear, visibly lost for words...