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Great: How Security Forces Successfully Managed Kampala Twin Bombings

By Moses K. Mutebi On the November 16th 2021, a tragedy befell our nation’s capital after suicide bombers detonated two separate bombs one at Central police station Kampala and the other at Jubilee Insurance Offices next to parliament. This led to the

November 23, 2021

Crime·Security

4 Somalia Nationals Arrested With Suspected Bomb At Speke Resort Munyonyo

Police is holding four Somali nationals who were arrested with a suspected bomb. Police spokesperson CP Fred Enanga told media on Monday that the suspects were trying to access Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo. The device was found hidden in their car Toyota

November 23, 2021

Security

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed To Join Army On Frontline Against Tigray Rebels

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday he would head to the war front to lead soldiers battling rebels, as the year-long conflict moves closer to the capital Addis Ababa. “Starting tomorrow, I will mobilise to the front to lead the defence

November 23, 2021

Crime

We Are Not Targeting Muslims In Our Continous Counter Terrorism Operations- Enanga

Police have reiterated that the arrested persons are not targeted for their beliefs, ideology, religion, because that would make them, appear biased. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that public should know that as long any individual or groups partakes in, engages or

November 23, 2021

Africa

Sudan Military Reinstates Ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok

Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and promised to release all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup, although large crowds took to the streets to reject any deal involving the army. Under an agreement

November 22, 2021

Politics

Police Disperse Rowdy NUP Supporters In Masaka Over Illegal Assemblies

The venue for the Masaka Diocesan day at Kitovu Sports Arena was a scene of running battles between police and supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP who were gathering to catch a glimpse of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Kyagulanyi and Members of Parliament

November 22, 2021

Politics

FDC Condemns The Killing Of Sheikh Kirevu & Other Terrorism Suspects

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) condemns the killing of suspects by Police or any other security agency. According FDC spokesperson Ibrahim Semujju revealed that it has become very common to kill suspects who moreover are handcuffed. The standard claim by Police

November 22, 2021

News

Just In: Sheikh Galabuzi Appointed New Supreme Mufti Of Uganda

The Kibuli Muslim sect has announced Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi as the new Supreme Mufti replacing Sheikh Kasule Ndirangwa. The newly appointed Mufti will officially take on his duties this coming Friday. He will be deputized by Sheikh Ibrahim Ntanda and Sheikh Mahad

November 22, 2021

News

In Trouble: Supreme Court Dismisses Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba’s Tax Evasion Appeal

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba that was challenging the orders of the Constitutional Court to have him and his brother tried for conspiring to defeat tax laws. In a majority judgement of six Judges against one,

November 22, 2021

Sports

Just In: Manu Sack Coach Ole Gunner Solskjaer

Manchester United have announced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked as manager. The club revealed the news in a statement at around 10.30am local time (11:30 CET) on Sunday morning. An emergency board meeting was called following Man Utd’s humiliating 4-1

November 21, 2021