Texas Floods Leave 13 Dead and 20 Children Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

A devastating wave of floods has torn through parts of Texas, killing at least 13 people and leaving many more missing including around 20 children from a summer camp. The…

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“Women Leaders Demand Land Rights to Combat Climate Change Effects”

Uganda’s women legislators are pushing for stronger land rights for women, saying this is crucial for gender equality and better decision-making in climate change matters. The Uganda Women’s Parliamentary Association…

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Iran Launches Missiles at US Base in Qatar, Explosions Rock Doha

Explosions shook the Qatari capital of Doha on Monday evening as Iran fired a wave of missiles at the US Al-Udeid Air Base, marking the first major strike in its…

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Sudan’s War Spirals Out of Control as Civilians Face Bombings, Starvation, and Military Collapse

The war in Sudan has descended into new depths of horror, with civilians trapped in a relentless cycle of violence, starvation, and despair. As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed…

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UHRC Makes Progress in Probe into Alleged Torture of Eddy Mutwe

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has announced significant progress in its investigation into claims that Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddy Mutwe, was tortured while in state custody before…

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UPDF Bill Signed: President Museveni Gives Military Courts Power Over Civilians

President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, a move that grants military courts the power to try civilians in certain…

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World Bank Resumes Loans to Uganda After Anti-Gay Law Dispute

The World Bank has ended its two-year freeze on new loans to Uganda, marking a significant shift in its stance following the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act. The decision comes as…

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ICT Ministry Faces Tough Questions Over Missing Funds and Failed Projects

Officials from the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance found themselves on the hot seat as they appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee to explain how they…

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New Bridge Ends Years of Struggle for Kitgum Communities

For generations, the people of Kitgum and neighboring Pader District faced a daily battle—crossing dangerous waters to reach markets, schools, and hospitals. On Thursday, that struggle finally ended as the…

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Hima Cement: The Hidden Force Behind Uganda’s Greatest Infrastructure Marvels

For decades, Hima Cement has been the silent force behind Uganda’s most transformative infrastructure projects. From the majestic Source of the Nile Bridge to the high-speed Entebbe-Kampala Expressway, from the…

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