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FIFA cancel World Cup hydration break after France chaos forces decision

FIFA cancel World Cup hydration break after France chaos forces decision

The hydration break was abandoned in the second half of France's World Cup clash against Iraq. The anticipated scorching temperatures across North America prompted FIFA to announce last December that it would introduce three-minute breaks midway through each half at all 104 matches of this summer

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Man Utd have green light to sign next Frenkie De Jong as perfect Casemiro replacement

Man Utd have green light to sign next Frenkie De Jong as perfect Casemiro replacement

Lucas Bergvall is eager to leave Tottenham this summer (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United could be handed a third opportunity to sign Lucas Bergvall following two previous missed chances. The 20-year-old midfielder underwent trials with the club on two separate occasions before complet

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Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Uganda is set to overhaul its nursing and midwifery training system, introducing new exam rules, stricter classroom ratios, and phasing out underperforming courses.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is launching a sweeping overhaul of nursing and midwifery training across the count

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Mukono Authorities Close Four Schools Over Failure to Meet Minimum Standards

Mukono Authorities Close Four Schools Over Failure to Meet Minimum Standards

Education authorities in Nakifuma-Nagalama Town Council have shut down four private schools after inspections revealed severe shortcomings in sanitation, infrastructure and compliance with Ministry of Education and Sports operational requirements.MUKONO — Authorities in Mukono District h

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Banyarwanda Citizenship Debate: Why Mukasa Mbidde is Wrong

Banyarwanda Citizenship Debate: Why Mukasa Mbidde is Wrong

Reading The East African, I wondered why a newspaper, which I used to rate highly, would lower its journalistic ethics and standards to start quoting mere intellectual conmen and masqueraders in the names of Mukasa Mbidde and Simon Kayitana instead of doing research to identify credible people to

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Man Utd handed easiest Premier League start as Chelsea get unlucky

Man Utd handed easiest Premier League start as Chelsea get unlucky

Manchester United have a favourable start to the 2026/27 season (Image: Getty)Manchester United have been handed the most favourable start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, per the statistics, with the fixtures computer pairing them against two newly-promoted sides in their first two m

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Fact Check: Was Hoima Stadium Rejected by CAF Ahead of AFCON 2027?

Fact Check: Was Hoima Stadium Rejected by CAF Ahead of AFCON 2027?

Social media has in recent days been awash with claims that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected Hoima City Stadium, one of Uganda’s flagship infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The reports, which were widely shared across multiple soci

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France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives

France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives

Despite a stellar club season that saw him reinvent himself as a pivotal creative force for Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembele appears to be struggling to carve out a definitive role within Didier Deschamps' France squad at the World Cup.The opening match against Senegal, a 3-1 victory f

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Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

KYANKWANZI — The newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has downplayed simmering tensions involving outspoken activist Frank Gashumba, playfully describing him as a “movie star” and a “dangerous substitute” while hinting at major impending deve

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Morgan Rogers has made feelings clear on joining Man Utd over Arsenal in £100m transfer

Morgan Rogers has made feelings clear on joining Man Utd over Arsenal in £100m transfer

Morgan Rogers has previously made his position on Manchester United abundantly clear by declaring "there is no team bigger". The Aston Villa midfielder is among the most sought-after players this summer. Rogers, 23, has emerged as one of Villa's star performers over the past two years, contributi

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