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French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northe

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U-17 AFCON 2026: Uganda draws Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon in tough group B

U-17 AFCON 2026: Uganda draws Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon in tough group B

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda U-17 national team, the Cubs, have been drawn into a challenging Group B at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and DR Congo.The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, i

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UPDF Passes Out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers After Leadership Training in Moroto

UPDF Passes Out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers After Leadership Training in Moroto

The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, has described Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) as the backbone of the army and urged them to embrace leadership with discipline, responsibility, and commitment.He made

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Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air

Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air

Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni

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Kitara to Mao: “I’m Not Dying to Go to Parliament”

Kitara to Mao: “I’m Not Dying to Go to Parliament”

Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidate for the Laroo-Pece Division, has insisted that his decision to challenge the election of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao is purely legal and not driven by personal ambition.Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidat

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Arsenal suffer a humiliating defeat in the FA Cup and lose a key player in the title race

Arsenal suffer a humiliating defeat in the FA Cup and lose a key player in the title race

Arsenal will not be going to Wembley. Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a heavy defeat on Saturday evening against Southampton, who currently play in England’s second tier. The team from the south of England are through to the semi-finals of the competition.For Arsenal, a number of big star

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Erling Haaland hat-trick humbles Liverpool as Mo Salah endures nightmare - 5 talking points

Erling Haaland hat-trick humbles Liverpool as Mo Salah endures nightmare - 5 talking points

MANCHESTER CITY 4-0 LIVERPOOL: Erling Haaland plunders a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah misses a penalty as Pep Guardiola's side ease into the semi finals of the FA CupErling Haaland of Manchester City celebratesErling Haaland bagged a hat-trick for Manchester City(Image: Carl Recine/G

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Left to Rot: Oulanyah’s unfinished Dream home Shocks Mourners

Left to Rot: Oulanyah’s unfinished Dream home Shocks Mourners

Late Oulanyah's mansion left for ruinFour years after the death of former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah, fresh questions have emerged over the fate of his unfinished multi-billion country home in Omoro, after mourners attending the burial of his father were left stunned by the state

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Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

March 31 (Reuters) - Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago ‌converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.Brazil dominated possession early on and made their pressure count ⁠shortly before h

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DR Congo end 52-year wait for the World Cup

DR Congo end 52-year wait for the World Cup

DR Congo have ended a 52-year wait to return to the FIFA World Cup after they defeated Jamaica 1-0 in the final of Pathway 1 of the Inter Confederation Playoffs, held at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on Tuesday 31 March.The Leopards last played at the World Cup in 1974, making their debut at th

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