Ethiopians Head to Polls in First National Election Since Tigray War
Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday as Ethiopia held its 7th national general election, the first parliamentary vote since the formal end of the devastating Tigray conflict.…
Butaleja Leaders, Residents Express Frustration Over Cabinet Exclusion
Disappointment and frustration have emerged in Butaleja District following the release of President Yoweri Museveni's 2026–2031 Cabinet, with residents and local leaders questioning why the district failed to secure representation…
Ethiopia Pushes Ahead With Ambitious Electric Vehicle Transition
Ethiopia is accelerating its transition to electric mobility as part of a broader strategy to become one of Africa’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hubs. The East African nation has maintained…
Nameere Vows Tough Crackdown on Corruption in Local Governments
Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere has pledged to wage a determined fight against corruption in local governments following her appointment as State Minister for Local Government by…
Hakimi Emerges as Africa’s Most Decorated Footballer
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has reportedly become the most decorated African footballer in history after winning his 19th major team trophy, surpassing some of the continent’s greatest legends. The achievement…
Sejusa Defends Former Speakers Sitting on Backbenches
Retired General and former intelligence chief David Sejusa has criticized arguments that former Speakers of Parliament should not sit on the parliamentary backbenches after leaving office, describing such views as…
Tayebwa Warns MPs Against Excessive Feeding Habits During Committee Meetings
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned Members of Parliament against what he described as excessive and undisciplined feeding habits during committee meetings, urging legislators to conduct…
MPs Forced to Stand as Parliament Chamber Overflows Amid Delays on New House
Several Members of Parliament in Uganda’s 12th Parliament were on Wednesday forced to stand or seek space in the public gallery after the parliamentary chamber became overcrowded during plenary proceedings.…
Parliament Constitutes Powerful Appointments and Vetting Committee
Parliament has officially constituted the powerful Appointments and Vetting Committee of the 12th Parliament, bringing together legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement, opposition parties, and independents to scrutinise presidential…
Mbidde Declares Bid to Oust Mao as DP President
Fred Mukasa Mbidde has formally declared his intention to challenge Norbert Mao for the presidency of the Democratic Party, signaling a dramatic fallout between two longtime political allies. Mbidde, who…
