Tayebwa Unveils 15 Opposition Parliamentary Aspirants Defecting to NRM
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has unveiled 15 parliamentary candidates from opposition parties who have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), describing the development as part of…
Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies at 80
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and veteran opposition leader, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her party has announced. “Our favourite leader is…
President Museveni Proposes Law to Recall Non-Performing Leaders Ahead of 2026 Elections
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the enactment of a new law that would allow voters to recall non-performing leaders from office before the end of their elected terms, arguing…
Ronaldo Targets Historic 1,000th Goal as He Extends Legendary Career
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has declared he will not bring the curtain down on his illustrious playing career until he reaches the unprecedented milestone of 1,000 career goals. The 40-year-old…
President Museveni Rebukes Butambala Voters Over Opposition Support, Warns of Consequences
President Yoweri Museveni has sharply criticized voters in Butambala District for consistently supporting the opposition despite what he described as significant development delivered by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)…
Uganda Lawyers Condemn ULS Executive Order, Cite Breach of Political Neutrality
A section of lawyers under the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has openly rejected an Executive Order issued by the Society’s Governing Council, accusing the leadership of abandoning the long-standing principle…
No Bail Before Plea, Court Rules in Besigye and Lutale Case
Veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail for the fourth time after the High Court ruled that criminal proceedings cannot be stayed…
Museveni Approves Plan for Second Industrial Park as China-Uganda Mbale Facility Expands
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved plans to establish a second industrial park in Uganda, strengthening the country’s industrialisation drive following positive progress at the China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. The…
UK Tightens Visa Rules on DR Congo as Angola, Namibia Avoid Sanctions
The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after its government failed to cooperate on the return of illegal migrants and…
Unity or Defeat, Mpuuga Warns Fragmented Opposition Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Democratic Front (DF) party president Mathias Mpuuga has issued a strong appeal for opposition unity, urging leaders to rise above personal and political divisions in the interest of the…
