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South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser

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Trump administration threatens Columbia University's accreditation

Trump administration threatens Columbia University's accreditation

The Trump administration is looking to strip Columbia University of its accreditation over claims it violated the civil rights of its Jewish students.US President Donald Trump has condemned Columbia and other US universities, arguing the schools have failed to protect Jewi

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Musk turns on Republicans - and gives Trump's big bill a harder path

Musk turns on Republicans - and gives Trump's big bill a harder path

For 130 days, tech billionaire Elon Musk was a "special government employee" working inside the Trump administration to slash what he said were wasteful government programmes and bloated departments.Now, after his exit last week, he is back on the outside. And it is the Tr

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Top Environmental Agencies Forge United Front for Sustainability

Top Environmental Agencies Forge United Front for Sustainability

The Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting with executives from the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to bolster inter-agency collaboration

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Interdicted Lands Commissioner Mugaino Remanded

Interdicted Lands Commissioner Mugaino Remanded

The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Baker Mugaino, the Commissioner for Land Registration in the Ministry of Lands, to Luzira Prison over corruption and abuse of office charges.Mugaino, was arrested on Tuesday by the Inspectorate of Government over alleged corruption and abuse of office

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Uganda Teeters on Edge as Nation Awaits Crucial Presidential Address

Uganda Teeters on Edge as Nation Awaits Crucial Presidential Address

Uganda’s political climate has grown increasingly volatile, marked by a surge in politically motivated violence, allegations of state-sponsored abuse, a fragmented opposition, and rising diplomatic tensions.As the country awaits a highly anticipated presidential address, concerns about n

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Two killed in Munyonyo Martyrs' Day explosion

Two killed in Munyonyo Martyrs' Day explosion

Ugandan authorities have in recent years stepped up surveillance during major public events, citing threats from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State group, responsible for past attacks.An explosion killed two suspected rebels including a

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Another Opposition Leader Courts M23 Rebels as DR Congo's Parallel Authority Gains Momentum

Another Opposition Leader Courts M23 Rebels as DR Congo's Parallel Authority Gains Momentum

Rex Kazadi Kanda, a 2023 presidential contender and leader of the EKOKI movement, has officially met M23 rebel leadership in Goma, signalling growing civilian-political alignment with the armed coalition's breakaway government in eastern DR Congo.Kazadi’s meeting on Mond

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Anita Among ‘Leaked Audios Exposing Museveni:’ Parliament Breaks Silence As Speaker’s Camp Blames NRM CEC Opponent

Anita Among ‘Leaked Audios Exposing Museveni:’ Parliament Breaks Silence As Speaker’s Camp Blames NRM CEC Opponent

After days of alleged Anita Among ‘leaked audios exposing Museveni,’ Parliament has spoken out. Anita Among is the Speaker of Parliament and the Bukedea District Woman MP.Audios in which a woman sounding like Anita Among is heard punching holes into an apology by Presi

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Speaker Among Quickly Saved by MPs After Leaked Audio of Her Allegedly Attacking Museveni Emerges

Speaker Among Quickly Saved by MPs After Leaked Audio of Her Allegedly Attacking Museveni Emerges

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was swiftly defended by MPs and parliamentary officials after audio clips allegedly featuring her criticizing President Yoweri Museveni went viral online.In the 

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