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                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among political observers, as it significantly limits the time available for candidates to reach 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged Burkina Faso’s interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to honour his original commitment to democratic elections. Wine made his remarks during an interview on the SMWX podcast in South Africa, where he advocate
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                Makerere University is under fire following the release of a viral video by Pastor Martin Ssempa exposing what he describes as “shameful” living conditions in several student hostels. The footage, which has triggered widespread public backlash, shows visibly
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                In a significant military development, President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Wilberfo
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Tensions continue to rise in Buwekula County following the conclusion of the NRM party primaries, as Edward Kulabilawo has petitioned the NRM tribunal to contest the outcome.Kulabilawo, a former officer with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is demanding a vote recount after 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Celebrated Ugandan ragga musician Bebe Cool is using his influential platform to champion the rights of domestic workers, calling for fair compensation and recognition of their vital contributions to households and society.His recent remarks have sparked renewed conversation on the issue o
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Security forces in Madi Okollo District have peacefully evacuated 100 head of cattle belonging to a Balaalo pastoralist, marking the official commencement of evictions under Operation Harmony, a presidentially mandated initiative aimed at removing non-compliant herders from the West Nile and Nort
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  18 Jul '25
                
                
                There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  18 Jul '25
                
                
                Controversy erupted in Ruhinda County after a 74-year-old minister was accused of ferrying students from various schools to participate in th