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Al-Shabab Mortar Attack Kills Two UPDF Soldiers In Somalia

Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu’s international airport. A statement by the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and

November 5, 2024

National News

Be Disciplined Because You Are Leaders Of Tomorrow-Col Katabazi Lectures UNSA Students

Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), who was the first General Secretary of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), has asked the student leaders to fully participate in transforming society. Col Katabazi, who was presiding

November 5, 2024

Politics

Energized: 103 Youths Graduate From NUP Leadership Academy

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has graduated their first cohort of 103 students from their NUP school of leadership. While addressing the graduates on November 4, 2024, the chief guest, General (Rtd) Gregory Mugisha Muntu, who doubles as the founding member

November 5, 2024

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Former Bosses Granted Bail Over Kiteezi Disaster

The former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) top officials have been granted bail by the Kasangati Chief Magistrate’s Court after spending two weeks in Luzira prison facing charges of manslaughter and negligence. Dorothy Kisaka, the former KCCA Executive Director; Engineer David Luyimbazi,

November 5, 2024

Religion

Intolerance: South Korean Local Government Cancels International Event With 30,000 Oarticipants From 78 Countries, Causing International Damage

On October 29th, an administrative decision by a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy, raising concerns about religious freedom and causing substantial financial loss. The “Religious Leaders Forum and Graduation Ceremony,” a joint initiative by two prominent religious organizations, was set

November 4, 2024

Big Story

Sharia Law: Arrested Iranian Female Student Who Stripped In Protest At ‘Abusive’ Dress Code To Be Stoned

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against harassment relating to the country’s strict dress code.

November 4, 2024

National News

Rejected: MPs Question Kiwanda’s Credentials To Chair National Consultative Forum

Members of Parliament (MPs) from different political parties have expressed their dissatisfaction with the consortium that was set up by the law to advise political groups called the National Consultative Forum, saying that it has done nothing towards the improvement of politicians

November 4, 2024

Security

EAC Defence Bosses Hail UPDF For Stabilizing Eastern DRC

Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda have commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly the Mountain Division, for their outstanding contributions to the stabilisation and pacification of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This recognition follows the joint UPDF/FARDC operation Shujaa

November 4, 2024

News

UJOA Inaugural Dinner: Dr Bigirimana Credits The Completion Of The Magnificent New Supreme Court, Court of Appeal Twin Tower To Teamwork

The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Plus Bigirimana was on Friday night in a jovial mood as he addressed Judicial Officers at the inaugural Uganda Judicial Officers Association Dinner, held at the beautiful Conference Hall, at the Supreme Court Building. Dr

November 3, 2024

News

Court Grants Bail To Indian-Swiss Billionaire Amid Calls For Justice & Transparency

After a challenging three-week detention, a prominent Indian-Swiss businesswoman has been granted bail by a Ugandan Court. However, she remains in Uganda as charges against her persist, despite the lack of evidence. Detained since October 1, 2024, she faced allegations of kidnapping

November 1, 2024