Tensions Soar as DRC Deploys 60,000 Troops to Retake Goma and Bukavu from Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its most ambitious military campaign in over a decade, deploying 60,000 troops in a bold move to reclaim the strategic cities of Goma…
UCC Suspends Boona FM Presenter Over Alleged False Broadcasts
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended Santurina Namanya Kakyene, a popular radio presenter at Boona FM in Rukungiri District, following accusations of broadcasting false and malicious information that allegedly…
Rwanda Accuses DRC of Deploying U.S. Mercenaries Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Rwanda has issued a sharp warning against what it calls the Democratic Republic of Congo’s militarization of the region, accusing Kinshasa of hiring foreign mercenaries from the controversial U.S. private…
Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia in Coffee Exports as Inspire Africa Factory Spurs Record Growth
Uganda has outpaced Ethiopia in monthly coffee exports for the first time, marking a historic shift in Africa’s coffee trade. This comes as the country’s flagship Inspire Africa Coffee Factory…
Museveni Pledges to Develop Bugonza Shrine into Key Religious Tourism Site
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged full government support to develop Bugonza Shrine in Kaliro District into a religious tourism site, highlighting the shrine's historical and spiritual significance as the…
FUFA Announces New Executive Committee as Magogo Retains Presidency for 2025–2029 Term
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially unveiled its Executive Committee for the 2025–2029 term, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in the country’s football leadership. Hon.…
Ministry of Finance moves to curb wasteful government investments
The Ministry of Finance has announced tighter measures to ensure government investments are timely, cost-effective, and result-oriented. This follows growing concern over low returns from several public projects, prompting the…
Three Dead in Mbuya Shooting at Security Company Offices
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred this morning at the offices of Ultimate Security Company in Mbuya, Bugolobi Parish, Nakawa Division. The incident, which happened around 9:00 AM,…
Uganda Plans Evacuation of Citizens Caught in Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The Government of Uganda is urgently working on evacuation plans for its nationals stranded near the Iran-Turkey border, as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies into one of the…
EC Warns Against Youth Brigades as Uganda Votes in Village Youth Committee Elections
As Ugandans head to the polls today to elect their Village Youth Committee leaders, the Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning against political groups deploying informal youth brigades to…
