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FIFA World Cup 2026: The 10 African countries set for the global football fiesta

FIFA World Cup 2026: The 10 African countries set for the global football fiesta

Canada, Mexico and United States of America (USA) will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026 championship from 11th June to 19th July 2026.Event: FIFA World Cup 2026Host countries: Canada, Mexico & United States of America (USA)Dates: 11th June to 19th July 2026Number of

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JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential goods will worsen living standards for ordinary Ugandans.JEEMA said the planned hikes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE), fuel exc

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Uganda’s 2026-2031 cabinet: From fishermen and fisherwomen (symbolism) to intellectualism and competence

Uganda’s 2026-2031 cabinet: From fishermen and fisherwomen (symbolism) to intellectualism and competence

As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take shape; what kind of leadership does the country need for the next phase of its development?This is not merely a politic

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Former Congo leader Joseph Kabila declared a fugitive amid a treason conviction

Former Congo leader Joseph Kabila declared a fugitive amid a treason conviction

Kinshasa, April 2026 — Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila, who ruled the vast Central African nation for nearly two decades, has been declared a fugitive by state authorities following a treason conviction that marks a dramatic shift from power for one of Africa’s

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Former NRA Bush War Commander Col. Samson Mande Launches Annual Golf Tournament in Kabale

Former NRA Bush War Commander Col. Samson Mande Launches Annual Golf Tournament in Kabale

Colonel Samson Mande has officially launched the Col Mande Annual Golf Tournament during the Col Samson Mande Homecoming Golf Tournament held at the Kabale Sports Club Golf Course in Makanga, Central Division of Kabale Municipality.The launch marks a significant milestone as golfers, veter

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Indian buying Iranian crude without any payment hurdle, tanker diversion to China not due to ‘payment issues’: Govt

Indian buying Iranian crude without any payment hurdle, tanker diversion to China not due to ‘payment issues’: Govt

This is the first official confirmation from the government that India is buying Iranian crude, following the sanctions waiver for Iranian oil on water announced by the US last month. (File Photo)Indian refiners are buying crude from Iran as part of their efforts to secure oil supplies ami

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Why returning home is best option for Bobi Wine

Why returning home is best option for Bobi Wine

Bobi Wine will enjoy camera for a few months; then it will be business as usualCOMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Robert Kyagulanyi, a.k.a. Bobi Wine, is in exile in the USA, where he is meeting some leaders, lobbying them to sanction the top leadership in Uganda. To wit, President Yoweri Museve

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Museveni invites Azerbaijan president for swearing-in ceremony

Museveni invites Azerbaijan president for swearing-in ceremony

Azerbaijan said it will send a joint business delegation to Uganda later in 2026, with dates to be agreed through diplomatic channels.President Yoweri Museveni has invited his Azerbaijan counterpart to attend his swearing-in ceremony, as Kampala moves to strengthen diplomatic and economic

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Museveni Urges Coffee Farmers To Support Zero Export Of Unprocessed Raw Materials

Museveni Urges Coffee Farmers To Support Zero Export Of Unprocessed Raw Materials

RUKIGA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni called on coffee farmers to support the government’s push to stop the export of unprocessed raw materials, saying the move would accelerate Uganda’s industrialization agenda and create more jobs and income.“We must continue to add value to

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Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to repatriate his body two months after he was killed on the frontline in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, where he had been fighting alongside Russian armed forces.The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to

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