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09 Dec '25
Stick and gun-wielding police officers, UPDF soldiers and unidentified non-uniformed individuals attempt to block National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, from entering Gulu City where he was scheduled to campaign on December 6, 2025, as he looks for vo
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08 Dec '25
The Uganda Police Force has expressed regret over the violent confrontation that took place on Saturday during a rally for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in Gulu City.The altercation, which involved police and Uga
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08 Dec '25
Public Investment Corporation chair says investments ‘not entirely prudent’PIC chair David Masondo. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA/BUSINESS DAYThe high level of impairments in the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) unlisted investment portfolio was overwhelmingly due to
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08 Dec '25
Cutting back on these everyday foods can help you feel stronger, sharper and healthier in your 50s.Key PointsTurning 50 is a great time to start making healthier food choices to support aging.Though no food is completely off-limits, keep fried, sugary, s
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07 Dec '25
Coup Underway in Benin Republic As Military Overthrows Talon’s GovernmentMilitary officers in Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government.A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, announced the dissolution of the government during a bro
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07 Dec '25
Congo’s army has accused Rwanda and M23/AFC rebels of intensifying cross-border artillery bombardments on populated areas of South Kivu, just two days after Kinshasa and Kigali signed a landmark peace accord in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in the region.In a
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06 Dec '25
“Such provocation is unacceptable and appropriate actions will be taken to protect the Burundian population,” Bizimana said in a statement issued late on Friday.A telecommunication station was hit in Kamanyola, DRC which is under rebel M23 controlBurundi has accused A
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04 Dec '25
Speaking yesterday at the annual Tumusiime Mutebile memorial lecture, held at Makerere University in honour of the late Bank of Uganda Governor, Mr Mbabazi framed inter-generational leadership as the "missing link" critically needed for Africa’s transformation.Former Ugandan P
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01 Dec '25
Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations.She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister
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01 Dec '25
Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website.Police announced the arrests on Sunday, saying the accused exploited