A presidential assistant and four clerical staff in the Office of the President are being held for questioning as part of a wider investigation into alleged corruption at State House and the Office of the President. Monitor could not readily identify the clerical staff who are being held
Independent presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane on Friday threatened to call a nationwide strike and bring Mozambique to a standstill if ruling party Frelimo claimed victory in the presidential election. Mondlane told Reuters that, based on figures collected by his delegates at poll
Green gram is a leguminous crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda and several Asian countries. Green gram is a source of protein, fibre, iron, and vitamin C and has many health benefits. Green gram can be consumed as whole grains, split pulses, sprouts, or flour. Green gram is also
Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward. During the hearing before U.S. District Judge A
One of the country’s leading telecommunication company, Airtel Uganda has unveiled a new managing director following the resignation of Mr Manoj Murali who has been at the helm since 2020.Mr Soumendra Sahu will be the new MD effective December 1, 2024 after Muali said he would be resigning
Drama unfolded in Lango Sub-region on Friday after a high court put a break on all activities regarding the election of another paramount chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango. Friday’s development comes following last week’s ruling in which the Lira High Court deemed the Lango Cultural Foundat
Drama unfolded in Lango Sub-region on Friday after a high court put a break on all activities regarding the election of another paramount chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango. Friday’s development comes following last week’s ruling in which the Lira High Court deemed the Lango Cultural Foundat
Cameroon has outlawed any discussion about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, a letter shared by the interior ministry said, after Biya's prolonged absence fuelled widespread speculation, he was unwell. Earlier this week, the authorities put out statements saying the presiden
Yesterday, Uganda celebrated its 62nd independence anniversary, a time that always fills me with nostalgia for the more innocent days of my childhood. Those celebrations seemed more vibrant and highbrow back then, sparking a sense of wonder that I cannot quite put into words. I cannot
Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49 years in power. Votes are counted first at each polling station and district results expected by Saturday could give an early ind
