President Museveni in High-Stakes South Sudan Visit as Political Crisis Deepens

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda arrived in Juba on Tuesday for urgent talks with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, as the young nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict.…

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Uganda’s Justice System in Crisis: MPs Demand Urgent Reforms

Uganda’s judiciary is facing heavy criticism from members of parliament, who accuse it of failing to deliver fair and timely justice. During a recent budget presentation for the 2025/26 financial…

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President Museveni, UN Envoy Chart Path for Regional Stability in Great Lakes Region

President Yoweri Museveni met with United Nations Special Envoy Huang Xia at State House Entebbe on Wednesday to discuss pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the ongoing crisis…

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Uganda Slashes UMEME Buyout Price by $72 Million After Audit Review

The Ugandan government has dramatically reduced its loan request to acquire electricity distributor UMEME from over $190 million to $118 million following a special audit verification. The revised figure, presented…

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ICC Set to Deliver Landmark Ruling on Ongwen Reparations April 7

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will issue a crucial judgment on April 7, 2025, deciding the fate of convicted former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen’s appeal against a €52 million reparations…

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Buganda Kingdom Crowns Cultural Pride with 5th Miss Tourism Pageant Launch

The Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board (BHTB) has officially unveiled the 5th Annual Miss Tourism Buganda Kingdom Campaign, reigniting excitement for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events. The…

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Myanmar Reels as 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the magnitude scale has struck central Myanmar, leaving at least 144 people dead and 732 injured, according to military leader Min Aung Hlaing. The…

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Kigezi Mourns the Loss of Beloved Journalist and “Kabale Kid” Shaka Ssali

The Kigezi sub-region is in deep mourning following the death of renowned journalist Shaka Ssali, the former host of Voice of America’s flagship program Straight Talk Africa. Ssali, who was…

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Museveni Celebrates Unity and Progress at State House Iftar Dinner

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted Muslim leaders and faithful for a special Iftar dinner at State House Entebbe, marking another year of his tradition of breaking the Ramadan fast with…

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Kampala Flood Tragedy Claims Seven Lives Including US Embassy Staff

Heavy rains turned deadly in Kampala early Wednesday morning as flash floods swept through the city, claiming at least seven lives and leaving a trail of destruction. Among the victims…

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