Police fired tear gas at traders.Four city traders have been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with causing common nuisance during Monday’s protests over high taxes and rent in Kampala.The accused — Sunday John Baptist, Nsamba Kenny
Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City to protest rising crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organised by members of Gen Z, which ultimately drew substantial support from older backers of opposition parties. The protest, however, ended in violence, leaving scores inj
As we get into the last 45 days of the 2025/2026 Presidential election campaign, the populist-anarchist elements are back in full force with only one design – the creation of anarchy and conflict in Uganda for the sole benefit of the imperialist capitalist machine! This electi
Heartache struck late-night television as Jimmy Kimmel delivered a gut-wrenching tribute to his best friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III, who passed away at the tragically young age of 59.The emotional moment unfolded on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during an opening monologue
Finance State Minister Amos Lugoloobi has finally walked free after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped all charges against him in the famous Karamoja iron sheets scandal, a case that once shook the government and angered millions of Ugandans.The DPP’s decisio
Gold (GC=F) futures sat near $4,000 per ounce on Friday, remaining steady after last month’s sharp sell-off but raising questions over where the precious metal is headed next.Gold is still on pace for its best year since 1979, driven by central bank purchasing and increased in
A Russian crypto Roman Novak went missing with his wife but the pair were later killed - he had been known for defrauded partners out of thousandsRoman Novak and his wife Anna were killed in the UAE A Russian cryptocurrency fraudster and his wife have been kidnapped and k
Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some glo
Robert Tinotenda Mugabe, son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has been issued with a warrant of arrest after failing to appear in court for his routine remand.Harare magistrate Lisa Mutendereki issued the warrant after Mugabe's name was called three times with no resp
Last week’s Tanzania elections failed to comply with democratic standards, says the African Union, adding to mounting international pressure on President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration over the deadly vote.The AU’s election monitoring arm, which sent a team of 72 obs
