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U.S. Visa Applicants Required to Make Social Media Accounts Public

U.S. Visa Applicants Required to Make Social Media Accounts Public

As of June 9, 2025, the U.S. government introduced new requirements for applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas—typically granted to international students, interns, and exchange visitors.Under the revised immigration protocols, applicants must ensure their social media account

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Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th

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Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage

Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage

The Law Society of Kenya and leading human rights organisations have slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) over a directive banning live coverage of the Gen Z-led protests marking the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 demonstrations.The ban has drawn sharp criticis

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Bodaboda leadership decry insecurity, Call for Government Support

Bodaboda leadership decry insecurity, Call for Government Support

Leaders of the United Bodaboda Riders Cooperative Union have raised alarm over increasing security threats within the motorcycle transport sector, cautioning riders to be more vigilant and alert during their daily operations.The Union, which represents thousands of boda boda riders across

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Uganda Surpasses Ethiopia to Become Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter

Uganda Surpasses Ethiopia to Become Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter

Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter, recording unprecedented export volumes and earnings in May 2025.The country shipped 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee last month, surpassing Ethiopia’s 43,481 tonnes and marking a 43.6% year-on-year growth.Accordi

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Owino Slams Political Elites, Calls for Practical Solutions in Tororo North

Owino Slams Political Elites, Calls for Practical Solutions in Tororo North

Businessman and community activist Simon Nicholas Owino has called for transformative leadership, youth empowerment, and grassroots-driven development in Tororo North Constituency, accusing the political elite of neglect and mismanagement.Speaking during a local community engagement ,Owino

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Judiciary Launches 'Justice for Her' Project in Nebbi to Fast-Track GBV Cases

Judiciary Launches 'Justice for Her' Project in Nebbi to Fast-Track GBV Cases

In a move to strengthen the justice system’s response to gender-based violence (GBV), the Acting Principal Judge, Lady Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga, has officially launched the 'Justice for Her” Project' at the Nebbi High Court Circuit.The initiative, formally known as the Judiciary Time-S

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Friend of Meghan Markle says conspiracy theorists are ruining her life

Friend of Meghan Markle says conspiracy theorists are ruining her life

Meghan Markle's life is being made a 'nightmare' by conspiracy theorists spouting baseless claims that she 'faked both pregnancies wi

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Meghan Markle shares behind scenes glimpse of Lilibet with toy loved by royal cousins

Meghan Markle shares behind scenes glimpse of Lilibet with toy loved by royal cousins

Meghan Markle has shared yet another glimpse of daughter Princess Lilibet - and it seems she shares a love with her royal cousins. The Du

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IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections.Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while s

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