Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread youth-led protests.The news came as his former advisor, businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga was arrested in Mauritius, on suspicion laundering mo
Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W
Comoros tightened the race in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 on Sunday, September 7.The result leaves them just a single point behind
Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walkways, drainage, and street lighting, promising a transformed, sustainable Kampala.Kam
Uganda’s fight against illegal abortion faces a daunting adversary: an expanding underground network of brokers who charge up to Shs500,000 to secretly guide young girls into backdoor clinics.Operating in districts such as Mukono, Masaka, Mbale, Wakiso, Mengo,
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
Uganda’s medical fraternity is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Spire Kiggundu, a celebrated gynaecologist and pioneer of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in the country.Dr. Kiggundu, who was serving as President of the Association of Laparoscopic
MTN Uganda has wrapped up its 2025 edition of the “21 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign with a major donation to the Tooro Kingdom, aimed at promoting digital inclusion and supporting vulnerable children.In a handover ceremony at Best Nursery and Primary School, MTN Uganda—working with
Flamengo shocked the football world with a commanding 3-1 win over Chelsea in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.The Brazilian side dominated the match with fluid attacking play, leaving the European champions stunned.Meanwhile, Benfica del
A Colombian presidential candidate has been shot three times - reportedly twice in the head - at a campaign event in the capital, Bogota.Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was attacked while addressing a small crowd in a park on Saturday. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at the
