UCC Ordered Temporary Internet and Mobile Service Suspension Ahead of January 15 Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services during the election period, effective from 6:00pm on January 13, 2026, ahead…
Iran Promised Market Reforms After Tehran Bazaar Protests Over Currency Shock
The Iranian government has pledged to address mounting economic grievances raised by merchants and citizens following a series of protests that erupted in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in late December, driven…
Allan Okello Completed $500,000 Move to Yanga, Ended Trophy-Laden Vipers Spell
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has completed a high-profile transfer to Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga), bringing to an end a successful and influential spell at Uganda Premier League champions…
Nyombi Defended Internet Monitoring, Ruled Out Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, said the regulator will continue monitoring online activity for regulatory and national security purposes, but assured the public that…
NGO Bureau Suspended ACME Operations Days to Uganda’s General Elections
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), a Kampala-based independent media organisation, had its operations suspended by Uganda’s National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations, a move that has heightened concerns about…
Electoral Commission Sets Ground Rules for Agents and Voter Assistance Ahead of Polls
The Electoral Commission has clarified rules governing the conduct of candidate agents and citizens assisting voters ahead of Thursday’s national elections, emphasizing order, neutrality, and strict compliance with electoral laws…
Museveni Appointed Kayunga NRM Boss Moses Karangwa as Senior Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Kayunga District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairperson Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties. The appointment was communicated in an official…
When You Say “Vote M7 for Peace,” What Do You Really Mean?
By Bob Kasiita Every election season, supporters of the National Resistance Movement repeat a familiar refrain: “Vote Museveni for peace.” The slogan is meant to summon memories of Uganda’s darkest…
Museveni Pitches Peri-Urban Farming as Solution to Urban Poverty in Wakiso
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has framed peri-urban farming as a practical response to rising urban poverty and land scarcity in Wakiso District, urging residents of Nansana Municipality to turn small…
Touadéra Wins Third Term in Central African Republic Amid Opposition Boycott
Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office after winning an outright majority in last month’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by…
