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Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

With women comprising 51% of Uganda’s population of 45.9 million, there is growing pressure on the government to bridge financial gaps and remove barriers limiting women’s decision-making power across all sectors.As Uganda prepares to mark International Women

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Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel

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Good News Finally for all Besigye's Supporters As His Wife issues Report on His Health From Prison

Good News Finally for all Besigye's Supporters As His Wife issues Report on His Health From Prison

Supporters of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye have received encouraging news after his wife, Winnie Byanyima, provided a positive health update following her visit to Luzira Prison.Byanyima, who visited Besigy

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"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has strongly condemned the Ugandan government’s handling of opposition politicians and their supporters, questioning the integrity of the country’s electoral process.In a bold state

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Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly

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Gen Gakwerere, the FDLR Scapegoat: Rwanda’s Staged Propaganda Amidst Growing Western Sanctions

Gen Gakwerere, the FDLR Scapegoat: Rwanda’s Staged Propaganda Amidst Growing Western Sanctions

Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) has announced the capture of 14 individuals it claims are fighters of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group opposed to the Rwandan regime. These individuals were allegedly apprehended in the Democrat

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Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Kigali – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame.Muhoozi earlier this week disclosed plans to sign

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Judge Adjourns Besigye’s & Lutale's Case, Directs Authorities to Return Them to Custody

Judge Adjourns Besigye’s & Lutale's Case, Directs Authorities to Return Them to Custody

The judge presiding over Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale’s case has directed prison authorities to return the two opposition figures to custody.The session, which was expected to determine key aspects of their legal

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, has recently decided to boost its Bitcoin holdings as part of its strategy to manage economic challenges. The company raised 4 billion yen (around $26.39 million) by issuing ordinary bonds to EVO Fund, a debt and financing

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Ruben Amorim said Manchester United were unlucky - but they've caused their own problems

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United were unlucky - but they've caused their own problems

Man Utd suffered an injury crisis in the build-up to their Premier League defeat to Tottenham and despite a solid performance, a squad down to the bare bones suffered another defeat.Manchester United played some nice football against Tottenham - but wit

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