Kiir Shuffles Top Military Leadership as South Sudan Gears Up for 2026 Elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has appointed Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, a former opposition commander, as the new chief of the South Sudan Defense Forces (SSDF), replacing Gen. Paul Nang…
Tesla Shares Rapidly Decrease After Trump Slams Musk’s New Political Party Move
Tesla shares dropped sharply on Monday morning following CEO Elon Musk’s announcement of a new political party a move that triggered a strong public rebuke from U.S. President Donald Trump.…
Texas Summer Camp Confirms 27 Girls Dead in Flash Floods
Central Texas Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for a fourth consecutive day as authorities continue to look for dozens of missing individuals following devastating flash floods that swept through…
Beyond Punchlines, GNL Zamba and the Misguided Fan Wars in Ugandan Hip-Hop
By Bob Kasiita As Ugandan hip-hop continues to evolve, a new wave of fan-driven comparisons has sparked unnecessary tension between generations of rappers. At the heart of it, Jim Nola’s…
Uganda Cranes Trim CHAN 2024 Squad to 29 as Onyango Joins Goalkeeper Mentorship
By Bob Kasiita Uganda Cranes co-coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza have narrowed down their provisional squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) from 41 to 29 players, signaling…
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…
