The first day of the papal conclave ended without a new pope, as black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 9:01pm local time—nearly three hours after the expected time—signaling that no cardinal had secured the required majority in the initial vote.The black smoke leaves
133 Cardinal Electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave that is voting for the next pope in utmost secrecy whose only results can be told by smoke signalThe new pope has to be chosen by the Catholic Church's most senior officials, known as the College of Cardinals.
"They tried to break him." Those are the haunting words opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, used to describe the horrific torture his aide Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, endured while held incommunicado by security operatives.Following a prison visit to
Former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has announced his intention to take National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi to court over accusations linking him to the imprisonment of former Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya.This comes a day after Kyagulanyi publicly c
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially kicked off its internal electoral process for the 2026 presidential elections, with two prominent party members receiving nominations to contest for the coveted flag bearer position.The Electoral Commission, led by Chairperson Toterebuka
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) LC1 Chairman elections in Kabale District have been marred by controversy and allegations of irregularities.The election was characterised by allegations of voter bribery, falsification of the yellow book, disagreements, and protests.At some po
In a deeply reverent Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff held on the morning of 7 May at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, called on the Church to unite in faith and prayer as the Conclave prepares to elect the next Pope.The M
Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde’s public reckoning over his troubled ties with twin sisters Yvonne Babirye and Cynthia Nakato has taken another sordid turn, with new revelations and social media outbursts threatening to shred what remained of their already strained reputat
The Ministry of Transport has warned that YY Coaches could face a 30-day suspension if investigations confirm that the company’s driver was at fault in the deadly bus crash that occurred along Katosi Road in Buikwe District.The crash, which happened in Makindu village, left three people
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has called on men across the Kingdom to prioritise their health through regular medical check-ups, especially for prostate cancer, in a bid to lead healthier lives and actively contribute to community development.The Kabaka’s message was de
