US Says Ukraine Ready to Engage in Ceasefire Talks after Heated Pressure from Trump
The US government believes Ukraine’s leadership is now “ready to move forward” with Washington’s demand for a ceasefire process with Russia, according to a senior State Department official. The statement…
Armed Man Shot by Secret Service Near White House After Armed Confrontatio
A man was shot by the U.S. Secret Service outside the White House early Sunday following an armed confrontation. Authorities say the individual, who had reportedly traveled from Indiana, was…
Museveni Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment, Cites Uganda’s Progress
President Yoweri Museveni reiterated that empowering women has been a core priority of his administration since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power, emphasizing that it was a deliberate ideological…
Man Jailed for Forging IGG Beti Kamya’s Signature in Fraud Case
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to nine months in prison after pleading guilty to forging the signature of Uganda’s Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, in a case…
Teen with Shotgun Overpowered by Passengers on Australian Plane
A 17-year-old armed with a shotgun and ammunition was tackled to the ground by passengers and crew aboard a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport near Melbourne, Australia. The dramatic incident…
Gabonese Coach Banned for Life Over Sexual Abuse by players Union
Fifa has issued a lifetime ban on Patrick Assoumou Eyi, the former head coach of Gabon’s national youth teams, after finding him guilty of sexually abusing multiple young boys throughout…
Government Pledges Fair and Transparent Kawempe North By-Election Amid Tensions
The government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to a clean, transparent, and peaceful by-election in Kawempe North, despite recent clashes between security forces and National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters.…
President Museveni Pays Tribute to Late Eriya Kategaya, His 73-Year-Long Ally
President Yoweri Museveni has honored the late former Deputy Prime Minister Eriya Kategaya, recognizing his immense contributions to Uganda’s political and educational landscape. Speaking at the launch of two books…
UPPA Partners with CSBAG to Enhance Budget Reporting Skills for Journalists
The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has teamed up with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) in a new initiative aimed at equipping journalists with the skills to simplify…
Trump Eases Tariffs on Canada & Mexico Amid Growing Trade War Concerns
President Donald Trump has signed orders to expand exemptions on newly imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, marking the second rollback in as many days. The move, aimed at easing…
