Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a
Minister Balaam Barugahara congratulated Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on his victory in the Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election, although he raised concerns about the election's legitimacy.Barugahara acknowledged
The previous Kawempe North by-election has raised significant concerns regarding the actions of security forces. During an NTV morning programme, political analysts expressed their worries about the conduct of security officers, questioning their role in what sh
Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, has recently taken a significant step in his ongoing legal battles.In a letter written from L
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, has hit back at General Muhoozi Kainerugaba after the latter claimed he was from Burundi and would be deported before the year ends.In a post on X, General Muhoozi stated, "David Rubongoya is from Burundi! We are g
General Edward Katumba Wamala, a notable Ugandan military officer and former Minister of Works and Transport, survived a dramatic assassination attempt on June 1, 2021.The attack occurred on Kisota Road in Kisaasi, Kampala, as Wamala was on his way to a family member's funeral.Tragi
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
A major election scandal has been exposed in the Kawempe North by-election after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi and National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya led a team that busted a group of individuals allegedly rigging votes ahead of the polls.
Uniforms that were confiscated from the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kavule were seen being worn by people at a rally held by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kawempe Mbogo.This has raised questions about the ongoing political drama in Uganda, especially as top NR
Veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has issued a grim prediction regarding opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial, warning that the case could end with a death sentence, leaving Besigye at the mercy of President Yoweri Museveni.
