Congo’s army has accused Rwanda and M23/AFC rebels of intensifying cross-border artillery bombardments on populated areas of South Kivu, just two days after Kinshasa and Kigali signed a landmark peace accord in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in the region.In a sharply wor
Kamuli — Kumi District Education Officer Sarah Adong has called on government, parents and communities to fully embrace nursery education, saying early childhood learning is a crucial foundation that prepares children to transition smoothly into primary school.She made the remarks during
Minister Byamukama addressing the IMO Assembly in London this weekLONDON/ENTEBBE — Uganda has issued a bold call for the inclusion of land-linked states in global maritime governance, arguing at the 34th International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London that access to the seas
In the unpredictable contest for Jinja City South West Constituency, where 10 candidates are vying for the sole seat, Bernard Mbayo, the current Speaker of Jinja City Council emerges as a dark horse.Mbayo is also a member of the National Executive of the Urban Authorities Association of Ug
Other candidates in the parliamentary race are Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party flag bearer Simon Opoka, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer Geoffrey Komakech, and independents Wilfred Opobo, and Edward Odong, all independent candidates.The race for the Laroo-Pece Division
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a nod to the unsung architects of the city’s bustling commercial landscape, two of Uganda’s most influential tycoons, Sudhir Ruparelia and Haji Muhammad Matovu Yanga, have been crowned Kampala’s Best Business Landlords of 2025.The accolade, announced Tuesday by
Losilang in Kotido Municipality was filled with excitement and emotion as thousands witnessed the official launch of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU). For many residents, the moment felt historic—a long-awaited step toward healing, learning, and building a stronger, more pe
Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, the Paramount Chief (Won-Nyaci) of Lango, was laid to rest following a solemn ceremony that drew thousands. His body departed his residence at 11 a.m., beginning the funeral program with a procession to Teboke Primary School, where burial prayers were held.Led by the
A Polish armed forces chief has warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing for war after what an "unprecedented act of sabotage" where a key rail link between Warsaw and Ukraine was blown upPutinPutin is preparing for war it is claimedRussia is preparing for war against NATO, Po
SCOTT TOMINAY sent fans into pandemonium with a stunning bicycle kick for Scotland in their winner-takes-all World Cup qualifier against Denmark.Scotland knew they had to beat the Danes to qualify for next year’s World Cup and McTominay got them off to the perfect start inside the first
