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M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.

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DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides

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UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that claim the Ugandan Air Force used chemical and barrel bombs on rebel positions in South Sudan.In an official statem

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Muhoozi to Trump: Uganda and Rwanda Must Be Included in East Africa’s Mineral Deals

Muhoozi to Trump: Uganda and Rwanda Must Be Included in East Africa’s Mineral Deals

Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a bold warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, advising him against signing any mineral deals in East Africa that exclude Uganda and Rwanda.

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Musician King Saha Roughed Up & Beaten in Ibanda as Revellers Reject His Political Performance

Musician King Saha Roughed Up & Beaten in Ibanda as Revellers Reject His Political Performance

Renowned Ugandan musician King Saha found himself in a dangerous situation on Saturday night after an enraged crowd in Ibanda district turned against him for incorporating politics into his musical performance.The incident occurred at Kanuzire Food Hub during th

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"They Said It Was Suicide, But the Evidence Spoke Otherwise" – Two Remanded Over Norwegian’s Murder Olima

"They Said It Was Suicide, But the Evidence Spoke Otherwise" – Two Remanded Over Norwegian’s Murder Olima

Jinja Magistrate’s Court has remanded two suspects to Kirinya Prison over the murder of Robert Hausvik, a 39-year-old Norwegian national, after forensic evidence contradicted their claims of suicide.Hausvik, known as "Katongole" among friends, was found dead o

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	'I Have Kids But No Future Because You've Made Me Disabled' - NUP Kawempe Victim Boldly Tells Off M7

'I Have Kids But No Future Because You've Made Me Disabled' - NUP Kawempe Victim Boldly Tells Off M7

Geoffrey Ongima, also known as Tower, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has spoken out against police brutality and economic struggles in Uganda.Ongima, who was injured by security operatives durin

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South Sudan Acknowledges Presence of Ugandan Troops in Juba

South Sudan Acknowledges Presence of Ugandan Troops in Juba

By: Ginaba LinoSouth Sudan’s government has confirmed the presence of Ugandan troops in Juba, citing a longstanding military pact between the two nations.Informat

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Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.

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I Am Heading to Court - Moses Nsereko

I Am Heading to Court - Moses Nsereko

Comical politician Moses Nsereko lost terribly in the Kawempe North by-election which took place on Thursday this week.Nsereko only managed to poll 32 votes in the whole constituency against 17,764 polled by Elias

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