Members of the Bolivarian National Militia attend a military drill, amid rising tensions with the United States, in Naguanagua, Venezuela in October.Venezuela says it is launching a “massive mobilization” of military personnel, weapons and equipment in response to the build-up of US wa
Last week, violent clashes broke out in Yumbe district over, of all things, pork.It is a poorly kept national secret that many Ugandans treat this as a delicacy. Indeed, many lifelong friendships (not to mention marriages) and other abiding ties have been forged, and strengthened over the
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the undersecretary at the Ministry of Petroleum just a week after appointing him, in the latest shake-up in the country’s sensitive oil sector.The undersecretary is the highest-ranking official managing the ministry since Petroleum Minis
A European NGO has offered €10,000 (UGSh 40 million) for a decisive tip leading to tracing Dutch national Sophia Koetsier, who disappeared in Uganda in 2015.On October 28, 2015, 21-year-old Dutch national Sophia disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Despite several search
The sudden death of celebrated gospel musician Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, hitting especially hard for those who had recently planned to work with her.Director Trevor was among those who expressed deep sorr
Prices are being lifted as the US Senate takes a major step toward reopening the government.Oil pumping jacks at an oilfield near Sokolovka village, in the Udmurt Republic, Russia. Image: BloombergOil rose as wider markets were lifted by a push to end the US government shutdown, wit
Richarlison’s emotional late goal for Tottenham against Manchester United ended in chaos as Spurs once again threw away victory in stoppage time. The Brazilian striker sparked wild celebrations by tearing off his shirt after scoring in the 90th minute, but his joy was short-lived as United stru
A Russian lawmaker has said Moscow recently delivered air defenses to VenezuelaRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to “respond appropriately” to Venezuela’s request for military assistance amid a US military buildup in the Cari
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland on Saturday evening as the Gunners dropped points in the Premier League for the first time since September 21Arsenal playersArsenal were forced to settle for a point against Sunderland after Brian Brobbey's late equaliser at the Stadium
Mia Hamant, a goalie for the University of Washington soccer team, has diedThe 21-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer in AprilHamant attended a Huskies football game and sounded the siren at Husky Stadium just two weeks before her deathMia Hamant, a goalk
