The decision was made by the AU’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) at its 1308th emergency meeting, held on Monday, 28 October 2025, in response to the escalating violence and reported atrocities, particularly in El Fasher.Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been appointed by th
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Wadulo Musa, the driver of a bus registered as UAV 701C under YY Company, following a serious road crash in Buikwe District. The incident left several people injured and claimed multiple lives, prompting swift action from the police and judicial authoritie
Why speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts predicted and why the rally is likely to continue?COMMENT | LUKE HARTIGAN | The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (Approx. Shs14 million) an ounce (Approx.28g) on Oct.15 for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary ral
Three countries will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being excluded from the competition for different reasons.Russia remains barred from international football following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Both FIFA and UEFA have
Minister Sam MayanjaUganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) chairman, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly called for the arrest of State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, in a move likely to ignite fresh political ten
Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of
Fresh tensions have rocked Buganda Kingdom leadership following reports that Minister Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo has vowed never to set foot in Bulange again, citing unresolved grievances with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. The fallout comes just days before Pres
President Museveni has renewed calls for a permanent ceasefire and democratic elections in Libya, while harshly criticising continued foreign interference in the country’s affairs and the African Union’s failure to take decisive action.Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday during a vi
Following sustained pressure from political leaders, legal experts, and human rights advocates, the High Court has finally set a date for the bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who had pr
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of orchestrating the disconnection of its mobile money line meant for campaign fundraising ahead of the 2026 general elections.The opposition party, led by Robert Kyagula
