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12 Nov '25
Last week, violent clashes broke out in Yumbe district over, of all things, pork.It is a poorly kept national secret that many Ugandans treat this as a delicacy. Indeed, many lifelong friendships (not to mention marriages) and other abiding ties have been forged, and strengthened over the
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12 Nov '25
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed world champion Joshua Cheptegei for putting his athletic earnings to productive use by investing in a hotel project in Kapchorwa District.During a stopover between campaign rallies in the Sebei region, the President toured the facility, commendin
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12 Nov '25
Uganda U17 Boys’ National Football Team, the Cubs have progressed to the round of 32 after overcoming France in their final group game on Tuesday.In the game played at the Aspire Zone Pitch 3 in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Uganda put up a resilient performance to edge France.Sharp shooter J
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11 Nov '25
Recent video showing Vladimir Putin's swollen hand and bulging veins during a meeting with Xi Jinping has fueled new health rumors about the Russian president.Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent public appearance created a buzz on social media. The viral videos and pictures showcasin
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11 Nov '25
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has publicly pledged to intervene in the payment dispute between comedian and fashion designer Sammy Kioko and the Machakos County Government. Kioko is allegedly owed a staggering Ksh19 million for an embroidery tender completed nearly two years ago.Speak
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11 Nov '25
A 73-year-old man, James Wakabenga Wanyera, says he is living in fear and pain after his own children, led by Col Betty Musuya, former Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director for Women Affairs, allegedly forcefully removed him from his home. Relatives claim that armed soldiers we
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10 Nov '25
Prices are being lifted as the US Senate takes a major step toward reopening the government.Oil pumping jacks at an oilfield near Sokolovka village, in the Udmurt Republic, Russia. Image: BloombergOil rose as wider markets were lifted by a push to end the US government shutdown, wit
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10 Nov '25
Johannes and Marijke Botha’s herd of the Australian Murray Grey cattle is the only one of its kind in South Africa.Meet South Africa’s only herd of iconic Murray Grey cattleThe breed is genetically very similar to the Angus, with the only difference being the colour. Murray Grey
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10 Nov '25
Katy Perry brushed off the viral photo of ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom cosying up to an actress dressed as her for Halloween as she took to the stage in Barcelona on Sunday.The singer, 41, headed to the city as part of her global Lifetimes Tour and turned heads in a futuristic catsuit.
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10 Nov '25
Ben Morganti is a film and television critic at CBR, where he brings a filmmaker’s eye and a deep understanding of cinematic craft to his analysis. With experience producing independent features and short films, Ben combines practical industry knowledge with a passion for storytelling across ge