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Uganda bars new Somali, Eritrean and Ethiopian refugees as aid funding falls

Uganda bars new Somali, Eritrean and Ethiopian refugees as aid funding falls

Mogadishu (HOL) — Uganda has stopped granting refugee status to asylum seekers from Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia, saying those countries are no longer considered to have active armed conflicts and that dwindling donor funding has made it difficult to support new arrivals.Uganda’s Mini

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State House Anti-Corruption Unit Launches Probe Into SACCO, Electricity Issues At Mbarara Market

State House Anti-Corruption Unit Launches Probe Into SACCO, Electricity Issues At Mbarara Market

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) on Wednesday convened a baraza with Mbarara City leaders, market vendors and their representatives in a bid to resolve longstanding concerns affecting operations at Mbarara Central Market.The engagement brought together the Mbarara City South D

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2026 polls: 7 candidates die, EC to reopen nominations

2026 polls: 7 candidates die, EC to reopen nominations

EC chairperson Justice Simon Mugyenyi Byabakama said the new nomination exercise will take place on November 27 and November 28, 2025.The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced fresh nominations in seven electoral areas after the death of candidates who had been cleared to run in the 2026

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12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to 12 NUP supporters arrested over violent clashes at a campaign event, despite state objections citing the tense political climate.The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has released 12 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on bail afte

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Eng.-AFC/M23 arrests 40 men for transporting weapons and other military equipment

Eng.-AFC/M23 arrests 40 men for transporting weapons and other military equipment

Fighters of the AFC/M23 coalition arrested 40 men who were carrying guns and other military equipment destined for Mahanga in Masisi Territory.These men were intercepted by AFC/M23 combatants in Kashebere, located in the Luberike Groupement in Walikale Territory, North Kivu Province.

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Bobi Wine in Buganda is the most consequential schedule in this election

Bobi Wine in Buganda is the most consequential schedule in this election

That we expected this election to be violent from the very beginning – and are shocked nothing outstanding has yet happened – is telling enough: Our so-called democracy is simply regimes of violence and poorly-choreographed pretensions.Indeed, the entire country understands (as does NR

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Centre auctions 3 coal blocks, likely to attract Rs 7,350 crore investment

Centre auctions 3 coal blocks, likely to attract Rs 7,350 crore investment

Centre auctions 3 coal blocks, likely to attract Rs 7,350 crore investmentlokmattimes.com55minNew Delhi, Nov 25 The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday successfully completed the auction of three coal blocks ...Centre auctions 3 coal blocks, likely to attract Rs 7,350 crore

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Bitcoin eyes rebound to $96K from current ‘discount’ zone: Analysis

Bitcoin eyes rebound to $96K from current ‘discount’ zone: Analysis

Bitcoin bull flag on the price charts projected a rebound to $96,000 as the Puell Multiple indicator suggested that BTC is undervalued at current prices.Bitcoin (BTC) is due for a “new uptrend” as a key BTC price metric suggests that the recent drop to $80,000 provided a prime buying o

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Eddie Howe 'concerned' after Nick Pope blunder in Newcastle Marseille defeat

Eddie Howe 'concerned' after Nick Pope blunder in Newcastle Marseille defeat

Newcastle United's Champions League qualification hopes suffered a blow after a 2-1 defeat to Marseille, with Nick Pope's error proving costly in the second half.Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope was guilty of a mistake at Marseille (Image: Getty Images)Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has

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JUST IN! Police Recover 40 Number Plates of Stolen Motorcycles in Oyam District.

JUST IN! Police Recover 40 Number Plates of Stolen Motorcycles in Oyam District.

Police displays the number platesPolice has recovered 40 number plates belonging to stolen motorcycles in Oyam district.According to Patrick Okema, Police Spokesperson, North Kyoga, the intelligence led operation was carried out on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 at Ajali Opoo Village,

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