UAE missile threat alert lifted after 10 minutes as Iran denies launch claim
UAE Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country...
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MPs Press Government to Compensate Karuma Dam Project Victims
Parliament has renewed pressure on the government to compensate people displaced by the Karuma Hydropower Project, as MPs also questioned the slow expansion of electricit...
Senegal appoint Patrick Vieira as new head coach
Patrick VieiraFormer Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of the Senegal men’s national team.The 50-year-old replaces Pape Thiaw, who...
Kampala Parents School pupil wins Mini Miss Universe International 2026
Kampala Parents School pupil, Bracha Anganile Barnabas has won the 2026 Little Miss Universe Uganda title, earning her a chance to represent the country at the internatio...
Pallisa RDC Begins Enforcing Balaam’s Directive on Alcohol Consumption Before 3pm
Pallisa authorities have begun enforcing a directive restricting alcohol consumption before 3pm, as district leaders launch a security and service delivery assessment acr...
Besigye Trial Opens In His Absence, first Prosecution Witness Testifies
The High Court in Kampala began hearing the treason case against jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye in his absence. At the commencement of the trial, the prose...
Museveni calls for stronger gov’t-private sector partnership to drive industrialisation
President Yoweri Museveni has called for a stronger partnership between government and the private sector to accelerate Uganda’s industrialisation, deepen regional inte...
Besigye associates Ingrid, Nyanjura go into hiding after arrest threats as case resumes
The two opposition figures, who have attended almost every court session since Besigye was charged, are said to have received information that they would be targeted if t...
British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek islandEmergency services personnel and locals were pictured working at the crash site to extinguish flames...
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
West's 2026 tour has been hit by cancellations amid uproar over his antisemitic commentsBBC - Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is to play two shows in St Pete...