Besigye Remains in Custody as Court Cites ‘National Interest’ Over Legal Grounds
The High Court Criminal Division has denied bail to opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, despite acknowledging that all legal conditions for release had been…
China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 125% as Trade War Ramps Up
China has escalated its trade war with the United States by raising tariffs on a range of American goods to 125%, in response to Washington’s increased levies on Chinese imports.…
Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills Family of Five
Six people, including three children, died when a helicopter carrying a family of tourists crashed into the Hudson River in New York, officials confirmed Thursday. The victims were a family…
Shaka Ssali’s Final Wish Honored: Cremation Reflects Lifelong Principles
The ashes of esteemed journalist Shaka Ssali, affectionately known as the “Kabale Kid,” have been returned to Uganda following his cremation in the United States. In accordance with his wishes,…
UK Pledges £450m in Military Aid to Ukraine as 50 Nations Convene in Brussels
The United Kingdom has announced a fresh £450 million military aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing its commitment to support Kyiv in its war effort against Russia. The announcement comes as…
Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Meets War Victims in Lviv
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made an unannounced visit to war-torn Ukraine on Thursday, where he met with victims and veterans undergoing treatment at a specialist rehabilitation clinic in…
Joseph Kabila Set to Return to DR Congo Amidst Growing Tensions and Unrest
Former President Joseph Kabila, after a year of self-imposed exile in South Africa, has announced his imminent return to the Democratic Republic of Congo, stirring political turmoil and igniting debates…
Uganda’s National ID Renewal Set to Begin in May 2025 Amid Election Preparations
The government of Uganda is gearing up for a mass renewal of national identification cards, slated to commence in May 2025, as Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David…
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…
