Government Stands Firm on $118 Million Umeme Buyout Amid Rising Tensions
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to paying only the $118 million (UGX 430 billion) buyout amount determined by the Auditor General for…
Implications Of Too Much Consumption Of Junk Food
“Go to hell” Is a response I received from Aciro Theresa a friend of mine at campus after telling her to stop eating junk foods.“There is no meal as delicious…
Government Warns of Intensifying Weather Crisis Amid Deadly Floods
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua has extended condolences to families affected by the recent devastating floods, while warning that Uganda could face worsening weather conditions in the coming months.…
South Sudan on Edge as Reports Emerge of Riek Machar’s House Arrest
South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed conflict following reports that First Vice President Riek Machar and his wife, Interior Minister Angelina Teny, have been placed under house…
Chinese EV Giant BYD Surpasses Tesla but Remains Absent from U.S. Market
Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, setting new industry benchmarks in sales, innovation, and affordability. In 2024, the Shenzhen-based company delivered 4.27…
Zelensky Urges U.S. to Hold Firm as Russia Demands Sanctions Relief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that the United States will “stand strong” against Russian demands to lift sanctions in exchange for a ceasefire in the Black Sea. Speaking…
Trump Imposes 25% Auto Tariffs in Major Trade War Escalation
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars entering the United States, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. The tariffs, which will take…
South Korea’s Deadliest Wildfires Kill Dozens, Destroy Ancient Temples
Firefighters in South Korea are battling the country’s largest-ever wildfires, which have killed at least 26 people and displaced tens of thousands. The fires, which began on March 21 in…
Trump Releases JFK Assassination Files, Suggests Oswald May Have Had Help
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald was responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy but hinted that the infamous gunman may not…
Bristol Residents Raise Concerns Over Growing Van-Dwelling Community
A surge in the number of people living in vehicles across Bristol has sparked concerns among local residents, leading to a packed community meeting demanding action. Bristol City Council estimates…
