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07 Dec '25
Coup Underway in Benin Republic As Military Overthrows Talon’s GovernmentMilitary officers in Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government.A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, announced the dissolution of the government during a bro
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06 Dec '25
Uganda’s notorious gold fraud syndicates have struck again—this time roping in high-profile foreign operatives, including a former FBI Special Agent, a former U.S. Army Ranger, and a U.S. Embassy employee in Sierra Leone, in what is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic cross-border scams
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04 Dec '25
Speaking yesterday at the annual Tumusiime Mutebile memorial lecture, held at Makerere University in honour of the late Bank of Uganda Governor, Mr Mbabazi framed inter-generational leadership as the "missing link" critically needed for Africa’s transformation.Former Ugandan P
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01 Dec '25
As the world marked World AIDS Day, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu, called on women to actively involve men in the fight against HIV/AIDS, saying their participation is crucial in shaping the nation’s response.Speaking at the Mothers’ Union he
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20 Nov '25
Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?In today’s markets, uncertainty has become the new normal, putting pressure on traders and investors alike.Changing tariffs, shifting monetary policies, and persistent tensions are we
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19 Nov '25
Fuel prices, especially petrol, have shot upFuel prices in Uganda are highAcross Africa, the price of a single litre of petrol can determine whether families eat, whether markets open, or whether a taxi driver makes it home with a decent earning. In Libya, that litre costs less than
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05 Nov '25
Stefon Diggs is over the moon as he prepares to welcome a new addition to his family, a baby boy with his girlfriend, Cardi B.The New England Patriots wide receiver shared the happy news in an interview with "People" Magazine, confirming, “It’s a boy. That’s enough for me.
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29 Oct '25
Greece’s Ohi Day and Israel’s doctrine of Ein Brera reveal how small nations survive — by turning defiance into strategy, power into peace, and alliances into security.Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C), his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Cypriot
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28 Oct '25
The global football community is in mourning following the death of José Manuel Ochotorena, a revered figure who left an indelible mark as both a player and a goalkeeper coach. Ochotorena, who passed away at the age of 64, was a celebrated former goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Valencia, and most
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16 Sep '25
Dr Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire, an Associate Professor at Makerere University School of Law, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.Her appointment places a Ugandan legal scholar at the he