Uganda Parliament Moves to Strengthen Child Protection Laws
The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Children is advancing two key bills—the Food and Nutrition Bill and the Witness Protection Bill aimed at safeguarding children's rights and welfare. The Food and…
Myanmar Earthquake Death Surpasses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Intensify in Bangkok
The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, has soared past 1,000, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in more than a…
A baby Born on Bangkok Street After Earthquake Forces Hospital Evacuation
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby on a Bangkok street after being evacuated from a hospital due to tremors from an earthquake in Myanmar. The unexpected delivery occurred…
UBOS Dismisses Claims of Removing Buganda from Uganda’s Map
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has dismissed as false reports suggesting that the government plans to remove Buganda from Uganda’s map. “The Bureau has no mandate or intention to…
Shaka Ssali: The “Kabale Kid” Who Became the Voice of Africa
He was only two weeks shy of his 72nd birthday, according to a statement by the American broadcaster. For over two decades, Shaka Ssali was a towering figure in African…
Putin Vows to Strengthen Russia’s Arctic Leadership Amid Intensifying Geopolitical Competition
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen Russia's global leadership in the Arctic while warning that geopolitical competition in the region is heating up. Speaking at Russia’s Arctic Forum on…
CNN Announces Layoffs Over Shift to Digital Future
CNN has announced plans to lay off around 200 employees, approximately 6% of its workforce, as the news organization pivots toward a more digitally focused business model. CEO Mark Thompson…
The Gorilla Guardian: How Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is Saving Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas
For three decades, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has dedicated her life to conserving Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas, transforming Bwindi Impenetrable National Park into a global conservation success story. It all started…
Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Wins $18m Defamation Case Against MP Kennedy Agyapong
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has expressed hope of receiving the $18 million (£14 million) in damages awarded to him after winning a defamation case against Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong.…
Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Tremors Felt in Bangkok
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck central Myanmar, causing significant tremors that were felt hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, and parts of Yunnan in south-west China. The…
