Makerere University Announces Layoffs as Part of Controversial Restructuring Plan
Makerere University is preparing to lay off approximately 500 non-teaching staff as part of a broad restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The decision, which emerges from a comprehensive…
Legislators Urge Caution for NUP’s ‘Protest Vote’ Strategy Ahead of 2026 Elections
As the countdown to the 2026 General Elections intensifies, a faction of lawmakers is urging the National Unity Platform (NUP) to reconsider its controversial campaign slogan, "a protest vote." They…
Opposition Unity Tested as MPs Face Pressure to Return Alleged Museveni Bribe
The Opposition Caucus, led by Acting Leader Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi, has mandated all opposition MPs who reportedly received a controversial 100 million shillings bribe from President Yoweri Museveni to return…
Nigerian Make-up Artist Jailed 6 Months for Spraying Naira at Wedding Celebration
A popular Nigerian make-up artist has been sentenced to six months in prison for spraying naira notes during his wedding ceremony, a move the court said violated Nigeria’s currency laws.…
Titanic Digital Scan Uncovers Groundbreaking Details of the Ship’s Final Hours
A full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new, ground-breaking insights into the tragic vessel’s final hours. The detailed 3D replica exposes the violence of the ship’s breakup and…
Three Americans Convicted Over Failed DR Congo Coup Repatriated to Serve Sentences in US
Three American citizens who were convicted for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have been returned to the United States to…
Uganda Airlines Issues Travel Advisory Over Flight Delays
Uganda Airlines has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential delays on some of its scheduled flights due to unforeseen operational challenges. In a statement released on April 8,…
98 Dead After Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic
A tragic incident in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, has left at least 98 people dead and over 150 injured after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a…
US Consumers Face the Biggest Blow in New Trade War
US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade strategy officially took effect at midnight, setting off a global economic storm. As sweeping tariffs slam dozens of countries, economists warn that ordinary American…
Scientists Resurrect Extinct Dire Wolf After Its Disappearance For Over 12,000 years
In a landmark achievement for science and biotechnology, Dallas-based company Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of three dire wolf pups the first of their kind in over 12,000 years.…
