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Somalia Joins EAC To Fight Terrorism,Boost Economic Growth

Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC) in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said joining the regional trade bloc was a “beacon of hope” for Somalia. He

November 25, 2023

Politics

‘Those are bad elements of Progress trying to divert us’, MP Aloysius Mukasa Rubbishes Debt Claims

Lubaga South Member of Parliament, Hon. Aloysius Mukasa has vehemently dustbinned allegations of being burdened by debts. Speaking to our reporter earlier today, he categorically dismisses these claims as a deliberate attempt by his political adversaries to undermine his dedication and commitment

November 25, 2023

Culture

Majestic: Ambassador Quillino Bamwine Hosts eSwatini Royal Princes In Uganda

The Honorary Consul of Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini and Swaziland to Uganda H.E Ambassador Quillino Bamwine recently hosted Eswatini Princes, HRH Prince Sicalo Diamini and HEH Prince Bandzile Diamin in Kampala, Uganda. The Royal Princes who are sons to Eswatini’s

November 25, 2023

National News

Uganda Govt To Recruit More Supreme Court Judges

Government of Uganda has tabled the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to increase the number of judges on both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court is the highest Court of judicature in Uganda while the Court of Appeal,

November 23, 2023

Security

Gen.Busizoori Engages Youths,Leaders To Fight Insecurity In Karamoja

The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja met hundreds of youths and locals from the districts of Nabilatuk, Moroto, Amudat and Napak who had converged in Achegertolim in Nabilatuk Town Council discuss lasting solutions to the insecurity in their communities. Brigadier General Felix

November 23, 2023

Africa

DRC Bans FARDC Soldiers From Fighting Rwandan Rebels Amidst Renewed Kagame,Tshisekedi Talks

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have declared that they have banned their soldiers from engaging in any contact with Rwandan rebels of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). The military’s announcement was made on

November 23, 2023

Politics

UPC Advises Parents To Nurture Children During Holidays

Uganda people’s congress (UPC) has asked the parents to create enough time for their children,nurture them as third-term holiday is around the clock. While addressing the press at Uganda house,Sharon Arach Oyat UPC Spokesperson revealed that holidays are full of promises and

November 23, 2023

Crime

Four Notorious Thieves Arrested,10 Vehicles Recovered In Police Crackdown

Police in collaboration with a team from the Flying Squad Unit, conducted an operation in areas of Kampala Metropolitan targeting motor vehicle thieves. SCP Namutebi Hadijah, the Uganda Police’s Chief Political Commissar, said in a statement made on November 22, 2023, that

November 23, 2023

National News

Mitooma Chief Magistrate, Sembabule Resident State Attorney Remanded Over UGX2.5 Million Bribe

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Mitooma Chief Magistrate Sylvia Nvanungi and Sembabule Resident State Attorney Jacqueline Bako, for alleged corruption. The two appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro who charged them with eight counts of corruption. Bako

November 23, 2023

Crime

10 Cows Stolen From Museveni’s Heavily Guarded Farm In Gomba

As the year draws to a close, law enforcement authorities report a surge in cases of cattle theft nationwide, with even President Museveni’s farm falling victim to such incidents. The escalating demand for livestock has driven thieves to target one of the

November 23, 2023