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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Dies in Suspected Assassination

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir...

Somalia Executes Woman Convicted of Killing 14-Year-Old Girl

The authorities in Puntland, a semi‑autonomous region of Somalia, have executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14‑year‑old girl, in a rare case in the region in which the...

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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Parliament’s Sovereignty Bill Triggers National Alarm Over Expanding State Powers and Economic Uncertainty

By Luzinda Peter Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill is facing mounting scrutiny as it moves through parliamentary committee review, with lawmakers, legal experts,...

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...