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Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel launches air strike on Beirut

BBC | Israel carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, after ordering an evacuation of a building that it said was being used by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.The attack occurred despite a ceasefire that came into force five months ago which pu

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Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, old students, and local leaders in Nakitoma Sub-county, Nakasongola District, have expressed disappointment over government's decision to drop long-serving teachers at Nakitoma Senior Secondary School following its recent takeover as a Seed School.Founded in 1994 by the local comm

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To Suggest I'm Trying to Harm and Steal My Husband's Property is Deeply Painful, says Jolly Kateregga

To Suggest I'm Trying to Harm and Steal My Husband's Property is Deeply Painful, says Jolly Kateregga

Ms Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga has strongly denied persistent allegations from her husband, Professor Badru Ddungu Kateregga, who claims she assaulted him and is attempting to take over his property and business.In an emotional statement released on Friday, April 25, Jolly sa

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DR Congo, M23 Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

DR Congo, M23 Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 group have agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities following peace talks mediated by the State of Qatar.In twin declarations issued from Kinshasa and Goma on April 23, both parties pledged to uphold a ceasefire throughout the duration of

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Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

US President Donald Trump condemns Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine as "very bad timing", adding "I am not happy".Ukraine's President Zelensky branded the strikes, which killed at least 10 in Kyiv, as "difficult" and "impudent".Writing on his Truth Social account at just before

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Violence Erupts at Kyambogo University as Students Protest Tuition Surcharge

Violence Erupts at Kyambogo University as Students Protest Tuition Surcharge

Tension escalated at Kyambogo University on Tuesday morning as students staged a protest against a Shs 50,000 surcharge imposed by the administration for late tuition registration.What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly spiraled into chaos when police fired teargas and live bullets

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NUP’s Rovans Lwanyaga Urges Supporters to Promote Unity and Respect on Social Media

NUP’s Rovans Lwanyaga Urges Supporters to Promote Unity and Respect on Social Media

Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Elections Committee and assistant to the Secretary General, has called on party foot soldiers to utilize social media responsibly and refrain from attacking individuals who hold different political views.Speaking during a

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He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h

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Besigye Lawyers File Second Bail Bid

Besigye Lawyers File Second Bail Bid

Defiant lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have launched a second attempt to secure bail for their clients, filing a fresh application in the High Court's criminal division today.This move comes after their initial bail request was denied on April 11th, with the c

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Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Greed and Betrayal, Urges Moral Renewal at Kampala Archdiocese Silver Jubilee

Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Greed and Betrayal, Urges Moral Renewal at Kampala Archdiocese Silver Jubilee

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has issued a stark warning against the rising tide of dishonesty, betrayal, and moral decline in Uganda.Preaching during Easter Monday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, he lamented the deepening culture of greed and selfish ambition, urging the faithful to recommit to t

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