The number of foreigners kidnapped by jihadists in Mali has reached a record high, with at least 22 taken hostage by the al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM in the last six months, as part of its strategy to undermine the ruling junta.Between May and October the Group for the Support of Islam an
Finland has said that the two countries’ cooperation is a growing challenge for the US-led military blocFinland has accused China of supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict and described the two countries’ deepening cooperation as a growing challenge for NATO. Beijing has repeatedly
An armed gang killed at least 57 people after a brutal attack on villages following a dawn raid. The incident took place in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, a local official said.The attackers struck just after 5.30am, and fired their weapons randomly at residents in the Adong Payam area.
Government has moved to raise salaries of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to Shs9million from the current 2.2 million shillings per month.Uganda currently has a total of 146 Residents District Commissioners, 163 Deputies and about 300 of their Assistants serving across the various d
Russia's economic crisis is intensifying with thousands of companies reportedly facing bankruptcy. Businesses have been hit by a double whammy of sanctions and high interest rates, since the outbreak of the full-scale war in February 2022.The key interest rate rose to a staggering 21% last
The deceased were identified as Ronald Muganzi, a secondhand shoe dealer, and Wilson Muhumuza, a tomato seller. The injured, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, are receiving treatment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.Mpanga market entranceTraders in Mpanga Market in
Burial arrangements for Augustine, a Primary Six pupil from Greenhill School who died on November 12, 2025, have been delayed after TMR International Hospital in Naalya, Kampala, declined to release his body due to an outstanding medical bill estimated at Shs 150 million.Augustine died thr
Before launching his parliamentary campaign at Kamwokya Market under the joint “Kampala Under the Umbrella” initiative, Rubongoya conducted a door-to-door outreach in Kisenyi, Kyamuka, and Kifumbira zones, where he interacted with residents and appealed for their votes.David Lewis Rubo
Kenan Yildiz’s future at Juventus is in serious doubt, with contract talks between the young Turkish forward and the club put on hold after months of negotiations. Top European giants, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, are now ready to move for the 20-year-old. The German-born, who jo
A quick scan through social media sites will show countless people talking about how they stayed in bad or unhealthy relationships for far too long, for a wide variety of reasons. Some even knew they were wrong on their wedding day. Or after the birth of their third or fourth child. But they neve
