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Africa

Sudan’s General Abdel Fattah Dissolves Transitional Govt, Declares State Of Emergency

Sudan’s top general declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading country’s democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government after soldiers detained civilian leaders Monday in what activists denounced as a “coup”. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s announcement in

October 25, 2021

Crime

Komamboga Explosion: Victims Number Rises To 7 In Demostic Terror Act

Following the explosion that occurred at Kwata Zone, Komamboga Ward, Kawempe Division, in the Kampala District, our joint task teams of experts from Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Investigations have confirmed the incident as an intentional act of domestic terror. The facts gathered

October 25, 2021

Politics

Parliament To Pass New Markets Bill To End Traders Conflicts

Parliament has granted Workers MP, Hon Margret Rwabushaija, leave of the House to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled, “The Markets Bill, 2021” that seeks harmonise the running of markets across the country. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace The 1942

October 25, 2021

Politics·Security

NUP Distances Itself From Komambogo Bombing, Calls For Swift & Honest Investigation

The National Unity Platform, the biggest opposition political party has distanced itself from the Saturday bombings at Komamboga in Kawempe division, that killed at least one person and injured three others. Speaking today at the party headquarters in Kamwokya, David Lewis Rubongoya,

October 25, 2021

Business

Total Sues Ex-employees Over Shs7.5 Billion Fraud

Total consortium in Uganda has sued its former senior employees for using illicit measures to attain wealth, which cost the company Shs7.5 billion. Total Uganda Limited which deals in fuel and lubricants, contends that former employees adulterated their contractual duties through false

October 25, 2021

Security

We Can’t Confirm Islamic State Claims On Komamboga Attacks – Uganda Police

Uganda Police Force and sister security agencies have said they can neither confirm nor deny claims that Islamic State terrorist group was responsible for the Saturday bomb blast at Komamboga, a Kampala suburb. The terrorist group claimed it had masterminded the attack

October 25, 2021

Security

MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Denied Bail Again, Remanded Further

The high court in Masaka has for the second time refused to grant bail to two Opposition MPs Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) and Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West). Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana currently detained over Murder, Terrorism, and Attempted Murder charges were seeking

October 25, 2021

Crime

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Bomb Attack In Uganda

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed at least one person in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Saturday night, the militant group said in a statement on Sunday. The group said that some of its members detonated an explosive

October 25, 2021

Politics

JUST IN: Museveni To Address The Nation On Thursday

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver a prime-time national address this week on Thursday, October 28, 2021, State House Press has confirmed. According to the press secretary to the President, Ms. Lindah Nabusayi, Mr. Museveni will in his Thursday address

October 25, 2021

Business

Great: Mountain Dew In Global Gaming Partnership With Call Of Duty Mobile

Crown Beverages Limited, under its crisp, fresh citrus tasty brand, Mountain Dew has unveiled the Call of Duty: Mobile challenge, a continuation of Mountain Dew’s journey to unleash the spirit of adventure. Three months campaign will see one hundred play stations given

October 25, 2021