From politics and business to music, media, and nightlife, Uganda and the wider East African region endured a year marked by repeated loss as prominent figures passed away under tragic and varied circumstances.Uganda—and the wider East African regionâ
Mr Kamugisha stated that popular platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram are all under review ahead of the general elections set for mid January 2026.The Ugandan government is planning to impose restrictions on internet access, including the outrigh
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a serious warning to anyone using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access Facebook, emphasizing that hiding behind a VPN does not protect users from the law. Speaking at a joint press conference for key stakeholders managing the 2026 general
Singapore hanged three people for drug offences last week, bringing the total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003.These come a week before a constitutional challenge against the death penalty for drug offences is due to be heard.Singapore h
Popular Nigerian actor and content creator, Odira Nwobu, is dead.His passing was first announced on Monday in a Facebook post by blogger and content creator, Awuzie Frankline, who shared a video showing Nwobu lying lifeless.While Frankline did not provide details about the circumsta
Legendary singer Mesach Semakula has openly welcomed his son, Delan’s choice of a wife, and blessed his engagement with Carol Nantongo.Delan and Carol Nantongo made their relationship public after the former asked the latter to be his wife yesterday.Information gathered reveals th
On Monday 17th November, the Makindye-based Standards & Utilities Court Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu delivered her long-awaited ruling on the bail application of detained journalist Dean Lubowa Saava, who has been languishing on remand in Luzira prison for the last two months.As i
WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg allegedly no-showed a private signing for K&S WrestleFest. On Facebook, WrestleFest claimed that while Goldberg took part in a signing with another vendor at the same event, he walked past them and left the venue when it was time to appear for them.Unfor
A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe
Reader modeUgandan singer Victor Ruz has announced the disappearance of his young sister, Bameka Jane Mary, and is calling on the public to help locate her.In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Victor Ruz expressed deep concern, revealing that his 16-year-old biological sister we
