Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria
At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC.The downpours lasted for several hours, said the head of...
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ACTV, CAT Call for Torture-Free 2026 Elections Amid Rising Violence
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, securi...
Busoga Diaspora Eyes Bigger Role in Uganda’s Development at LA Convention
The 2025 Twegaite Global Convention, held May 22–26 in Los Angeles, struck a new tone for Uganda’s diaspora politics—placing investment, infrastructure, and women�...
Officials Say Embedding Community is at Heart of EACOP Project
Officials have said that as Uganda advances one of its largest infrastructure projects in recent history, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is not just laying...
Museveni Blocks Majority of RDCs from Contesting in 2026 Elections
President Museveni has declined to approve the resignation requests of several Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies who had expressed interest in co...
NRM Elections leave party fractured in Lango
The recent grassroots elections of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have left deep divisions across the Lango sub-region, following widespread allegations of...
NRM Leaders Arrive for a Crucial Meeting with Odoi Over Canceled Elections in Ssembabule
A delegation of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Ssembabule District has arrived at the party’s Electoral Commission offices in Kampala ahead of a crucia...
Here Are The Requirements You Must Have To Get a New ID As NIRA Starts Renewals Next Week
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced a nationwide mass renewal and registration exercise for national ID cards, set to begin on May...
MTN Backs Lugazi Diocese With Shs15m, safety Gear for Martyrs Day
MTN Uganda has donated Shs15 million and 500 reflector jackets to Lugazi Diocese as part of its support for the 2025 Catholic Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take place...
Govt Moves on Ishaka-Mbarara Repairs After Mounting Public Pressure Over ‘Killer Potholes’
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that long-awaited maintenance of the Ishaka–Mbarara highway will commence before the end of the month, following susta...