The Ugandan government has broken its silence on the sharp decline in coffee prices that has sparked widespread concern among farmers and sector players.In a detailed statement issued on Sunday, Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, confirmed the price s
The Law Society of Kenya and leading human rights organisations have slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) over a directive banning live coverage of the Gen Z-led protests marking the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 demonstrations.The ban has drawn sharp criticis
Raphael Magyezi. Courtesy PhotoPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s government has extended the term of office for Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) Chairpersons and their committees for another six months.Local Government Ministe
President Yoweri Museveni has responded to concerns raised by the Iranian Ambassador to Uganda over the country’s silence about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.In a recent statement, the President acknowledged that Uganda had not yet publicly expressed
The Rwandan army, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), and the Ministry of Defence has spoken out on President Paul Kagame sickness reports hours after claims that the long serving leader was seriously sick.A statement attributed to the RDF wh
In a region convulsed by war and foreign intervention, one might expect a chorus of unified outrage over the continued bloodshed in Gaza.Yet when Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar in what it called a retaliation for American strikes on its nuclear facil
Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for citizens, residents, and visitors amid what appear to be escalating regional tensions involving Iran.The announcement, made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 23, 2025, has
More than 15,000 pastoralist cattle keepers (Balaalo) operating in Northern Uganda have appealed to President Museveni to reconsider an eviction order they say is driven by tribalism, misinformation, and political motives.The order, issued last week, mandates the removal of all Ba
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homeland.By 6-3, the justices reversed a lower court order requiring the government to give migrants a "meaningful opportun
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head by anti-riot police amid violent protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.The incident unfolded during demonstrations that saw security forces crack down on protesters in the city c
