BBC | Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the Church to this day.Their papacies were in the era of the Roman Empire, which stretched across modern-day Tunisia, the north-east of Algeria and
The Vatican is bracing for a pivotal moment in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, as the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7.This announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office, following a decision by the Cardinals present in Rome during their fifth General Congreg
Tensions flared in Mukono District on Monday as police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who had gathered at the Nama Sub-county headquarters to register as full party members.Chaos erupted after NUP supporters, who had assembled peacefully for the
Hundreds of traders are grappling with catastrophic losses following last night fire that gutted Ndeeba in Kasumba Zone Lubaga DivisionThe worst-hit were those dealing in timber and woodworking machinery, whose livelihoods were reduced to ashes overnight.Frustrated by recurring fire
The Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG) has sounded the alarm over increasing threats to press freedom, urging authorities to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists ahead of the 2026 general elections.Speaking during a joint press conference held in Kampala to mark the
BBC | A senior figure from South Africa's ruling ANC party has defended his country's sovereignty amid growing tensions with the US over race relations and a new land law."We are a free country, we're a sovereign country. We're not a province of the United States and that
KAMPALA | United States President Joe Biden and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among shared a moment of rare cordiality at the Vatican, where they attended the funeral rites for Pope Francis.The meeting, captured in photographs showing the two smiling warmly for the camera, came against a bac
Pope Francis’ coffin has been solemnly sealed following a quiet and symbolic ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, drawing to a close the final moments of public mourning for the beloved pontiff.After three days of lying in state that saw an estimated 250,000 people stream
Patients and health workers at Mpuggwe Health Center III in Masaka City are set to benefit from improved maternal health services following a donation of essential medical equipment worth shs.25 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda.The donation, part of the bank’s ongoing Corporate Social In
The display of the national voters' register experienced a slow start in Moroto Municipality on the first day, as voter turnout remained alarmingly low.At several polling stations, including the Police Boma Ground, there was not a single person present to check their names by 4 PM, le
