Cameroon Introduces Vice-President Role Amid Succession Debate
Cameroon is set to introduce the position of vice-president for the first time in over five decades, following constitutional amendments backed by parliament under President Paul Biya. The move marks…
Uganda Remains Stable Despite Persistent Security Threats
Uganda remains largely peaceful and stable despite ongoing security threats, Richard Otto has told Members of Parliament on the Committee of Defence and Internal Affairs. During his briefing, the senior…
Uganda Moves to Strengthen Ties with Azerbaijan Ahead of Inauguration
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended an invitation to his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, to attend his upcoming swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12, 2026. The move signals Uganda’s efforts…
Nation Mourns Former Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye
Uganda is mourning the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye, who died on Friday at the age of 79 after a distinguished career in law and public…
Kabaka Calls for Transparency in Urban Planning and Better Service Delivery
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has called for early and transparent communication in urban planning, urging authorities to actively engage citizens to prevent unnecessary losses and promote…
Burkina Faso Leader Urges Rejection of Democracy
Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, has called on citizens to abandon democracy, arguing that the system is unsuitable for the country and much of Africa. In an interview aired…
NEMA to Establish Specialized Environment Court
The National Environment Management Authority has announced plans to establish an independent environment court to handle cases related to environmental offences. According to NEMA Executive Director Barirega Akankwasa, the proposed…
Muhoozi Appoints Col Akiiki as Uganda’s Military Attaché to Washington
The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col. Deo Akiiki as Uganda’s military attaché to Washington, D.C.. Col. Akiiki, who previously served as Deputy Director of Defence Public…
Four Toddlers Killed in Ggaba Daycare Attack
Four Toddlers Killed in Ggaba Daycare Attack Shock and grief have engulfed residents of Ggaba in Kampala after a man allegedly gained access to a daycare centre and fatally stabbed…
UCC Warns Social Media Misuse Still Punishable
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Nnyombi Thembo, has cautioned Ugandans against misusing social media despite recent court rulings affecting parts of the Computer Misuse Act. Thembo clarified…
