PAC Grills Finance Ministry Over Prolonged Acting Appointments
Lawmakers on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have raised concerns over the prolonged use of acting appointments in senior positions within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.…
Makerere University Begins 76th Graduation Ceremony as Over 9,000 Students Celebrate Academic Milestone
Makerere University has officially commenced its 76th graduation ceremony at Freedom Square, marking the start of a week-long celebration that will see thousands of students awarded degrees and diplomas across…
Uganda Announces Visa-Free Travel Deals with Egypt and UAE
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has unveiled new visa-free travel arrangements between Uganda and Egypt, as well as between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, in a move aimed at…
DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After Two-Month Closure
A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by fighting in eastern Congo, according to…
Tunisian Lawmaker Jailed Over Social Media Posts Mocking President
A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts that mocked President Kais Saied following recent deadly floods. Saidani was arrested earlier…
Eze Inspires Arsenal as Spurs Sink Deeper in North London Derby
Eberechi Eze once again proved to be Tottenham Hotspur’s tormentor as Arsenal delivered a powerful statement in the title race with a commanding victory in the north London derby. The…
NRM Celebrates Political Resurgence in Mityana After 2026 Polls
Leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana District have expressed optimism and renewed confidence following what they describe as a strong political comeback in the 2026 general elections.…
Speaker Anita Among Holds Strategic Engagement with Prince Kassim Nakibinge
Uganda’s political and religious leadership converged in a significant high-level engagement as the Rt. Hon. Anita Among paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, the Titular…
Kenyan Parliament Screens Ida Odinga for UNEP Ambassador Role
The Kenyan Parliament has screened Ida Odinga, widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, following her nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to…
Byanyima Seeks Dialogue With Government Over Besigye’s Detention
Winnie Byanyima has expressed readiness to engage the government in dialogue to secure the release of her husband, veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, amid growing concerns about his health while…
