DPP Asks Court to Reject Besigye’s Attempt to Halt Treason Trial.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application seeking to halt the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and has al...
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Kenyan doctor held by Al-Shabaab appeals to UN, President Ruto for release
A Kenyan doctor Ambrose Kimiti who was part of a United Nations (UN) medical evacuation team operating in Somalia, has released a video message appealing to UN Secretary-...
REV. CANON ERICH KASIRYE: The arrest of the Masaka Priest: a broader reckoning for the Church
The arrest of Rev. Father Deus Ssekabbira on December 3, 2025 has sparked broader reckoning for the Church as our apostolic fathers hold their purple cinctures in knot in...
Afcon2025: Triplets Ghetto Kids join French Montana, Davido in opening ceremony performance
The Triplets Ghetto Kids are anticipated to be part of the star-studded concert that features French Montana and Nigerian superstar Davido as headline performers at the o...
Gov’t: Dr. Kizza Besigye Will Not Be Released Until Trial is Concluded
The Government of Uganda has said detained opposition figure Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye will not be released until his treason trial is concluded, insisting that due process...
Africa: 127 African Women Journalists Write to Jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza As She Returns to Court
Nairobi — On the first anniversary of the conviction of ailing Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza, 127 African women journalists have written her a joint letter express...
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27independent.co.ug44minKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by 10.4 percent by the end of...
Mufumbiro further remanded till January 6.
Waiswa Mufumbiro has been further remandedNakawa Chief Magistrate’s court has further remanded opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate Waiswa M...
Former Minister Nsaba Buturo’s Daughter Passes On
The daughter of former minister Nsaba Buturo has passed on, drawing condolences from political, corporate and social circles across the country.Racheal Ainembabazi Buturo...
South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will...