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The Rise of Africa’s Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the Streets

SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa. Within hours, a colourful image that

July 3, 2024

Big Story

Bugiri Sugar Factory Accused of Monopolizing Market as Namayingo District Erupts in Conflict Over CN Sugar Suspension

Namayingo, Uganda – Namayingo District has been plunged into a state of turmoil following the controversial suspension of CN Sugar Factory by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives. The decision has not only left over 800 workers jobless but has also

July 2, 2024

Big Story·Business

Violent Clash in Namayingo as Police Disperse Protesters Over Suspended Sugar Factory

Namayingo, Uganda – A volatile situation unfolded in Namayingo district as police fired live ammunition and teargas to disperse angry workers and Indian investors protesting the suspension of the CN Sugar factory. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives suspended the factory’s

June 26, 2024

Op-ed

The Past 15 Years Of Ugandan Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid -Nathan Kikku Mubiru

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru What would it have been like to live in Babel in the days after its destruction? In the Book of Genesis, we are told that the descendants of Noah built a great city in the land of Shinar. They

June 22, 2024

News

3 Jailed MPs Committed To High Court For Trial

The Anti Corruption Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro has committed the three Members of Parliament (MPs) accused of corruption in a multi-billion budget scandal to the High Court for trial after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said police had concluded their investigations

June 18, 2024

News

Minister Jeje Odongo,WTO Boss Dr Ngozi Ikonjo Hold Bilateral Talks

On the sidelines of the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of UNCTAD, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar held a bilateral meeting with Dr Ngozi Ikonjo-Iweala Director-General of the World Trade Organization at the WTO Headquarters in Geneva. Hon. Odongo was accompanied

June 14, 2024

Africa

UN Security Council Orders Sudanese Paramilitary Groups To End Siege, Genocide In Darfur

The UN Security Council has demanded that Sudanese paramilitary forces call off their eight-week siege of El Fasher, a city in Darfur region where fighting has sparked genocide concerns. Sudan’s army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more

June 14, 2024

Op-ed

Besigye Can’t Ignore His Dossier Of Disasters After Katonga’s Humiliation During Consultative meetings, while His Team Has Been Left Ragged -Nathan Kikku Mubiru

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Katonga FDC renegade members have been left ragged on days of humiliation as Besigye has no excuse for this horror show after another damaging tour. As the faction leaders headed down the pitch in Hoima, Mbale, humbled and humiliated,

June 13, 2024

Crime

Passenger Arrested For Rubbing Woman’s Brown Crystal Clear Thighs In Nile Star Bus

Police in Pakwach District are holding a man, Ivan Mungungeyo, on allegations of sexually assaulting a female passenger aboard a Nile Star bus. Mungungeyo, a resident of Wampewo Kasawe Zone, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, was detained on Sunday after the victim,

June 11, 2024

Community

Muslims Task Govt To Get Equal Funds For Namugongo Martyrs Commemoration

Muslims have asked the government for an equal share of funds as they commemorate Muslim Martyrs at Namugongo. The annual commemoration of Muslim Martyrs will take place on June 10. Historical records indicate that around 1874/75 during the reign of Kabaka Mukaabya

June 9, 2024