Raphael Magyezi. Courtesy PhotoPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s government has extended the term of office for Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) Chairpersons and their committees for another six months.Local Government Ministe
Musician Spice Diana has opened up about motherhood and her plans to have children, revealing it's something she's wholeheartedly open to.The singer revealed her music career has stopped her from giving birth at an early age and says she would have over t
In a move that could reshape Uganda’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 General Election, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has officially opened the door for its jailed founding leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, to be nominated as the party’s presidential
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any formal agreement on a ceasefire with Israel, saying Tehran's military operations continued until 4am local time (00:30 GMT) and could resume if Israel does not end its aggression.In a series of statements on X (formerly Twitter), Arag
President Trump said on social media Monday night that Israel and Iran had agreed to halt their fighting, declaring an end to what he called “The 12 Day War.”The ceasefire is reportedly set to begin in stages over the next 24 hours, with Iran initiating a pause in attacks first, follow
In a region convulsed by war and foreign intervention, one might expect a chorus of unified outrage over the continued bloodshed in Gaza.Yet when Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar in what it called a retaliation for American strikes on its nuclear facil
Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for citizens, residents, and visitors amid what appear to be escalating regional tensions involving Iran.The announcement, made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 23, 2025, has
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
Five people have died in a tragic road accident in Buyende District after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a trench along the Kamuli–Irundu Road near Buyumba Trading Centre.The fatal crash occurred at around 8pm on Saturday, June 2
Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran
