Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats
Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship ove...
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Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election
Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, d...
Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence
The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Women�...
Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day
With women comprising 51% of Uganda’s population of 45.9 million, there is growing pressure on the government to bridge financial gaps and remove barriers limiting wome...
Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), fo...
Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day
As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting...
UPDF Soldier Executes Girlfriend in Cold Blood, Fails in Suicide Attempt
A cloud of grief hangs over Kaweweta Training School in Nakaseke District following a tragic act of violence that left a young woman dead and a soldier fighting for his l...
Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda
Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable r...
Kisekka Market Leaders Dismiss Takeover Fears Amid Rumors
The renovation of Kisekka Market yard, aimed at accommodating traders who previously worked along the roadside—including mechanics, food vendors, and small-scale busine...
Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date
The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the S...