Liberian President George Weah has called his challenger in the presidential race, Joseph Boakai, to congratulate him on his victory. In an address to the nation, he said “the Liberian people have spoken and they have heard their voice”. The opposition candidate holds an unassailable lead of 28,000 votes with nearly all ballots counted. A […]
Uganda’s coffee exports face a tough huddle following demands that exports to the European Union come from registered farmers, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has said. This will not only be a challenge to the authorities to have this met due to the nature of the country’s chain but also to the farmers, the […]
Members of Parliament from the Acholi sub-region are proposing a policy that would prevent any Ministry of Education official, regardless of their position, from actively participating in the management of an educational institution while still serving in the civil service. The MPs observed that the education system has been adversely affected by public officials who, […]
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, and Jovia Mutesi have exchanged marriage vows. This was during a colourful ceremony held on Saturday afternoon at Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja. The function, which attracted powerful officials from Busoga kingdom and government of Uganda, was held under tight security. Anglican Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba officiated […]
President Paul Kagame has met with Rwanda’s top security brass amid growing security tensions with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). For over two years, both Rwanda and DRC have maintained heavily-armed forces along the common border, alarming the region. Rwanda’s presidency on Wednesday night said Kagame, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence […]
Corporate companies have called for more interventions to fight non-communicable diseases in the country. Uganda is one of many countries burdened by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa. Reports from the Ministry of Health indicate that NCDs, affecting Ugandans include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, mental health conditions, and substance abuse conditions. The chief […]
President Yoweri Museveni says the terrorism in Africa is either created or conserved by some of the actors that he says try to be global policemen. In yet another missive addressed to Ugandans most of whom he refers to as the Bazzukulu (grandchildren), the president asserted that the terrorism conservation project in Eastern Congo for […]
Security has been beefed up at the border districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko to prevent Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels from crossing into Uganda. The development follows a Sunday night attack by suspected ADF rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The incident, which occurred in Kichanga, Watalinga County inside DRC, approximately 20 kilometres […]
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has threatened to invoke provisions of the constitution that could potentially have the protesting members of the opposition lose their seats. Among, who returned to Parliament today after a brief maternity leave says she will take the decision when the MPs miss the dictated 15 consecutive sittings. Her remarks […]
A man in Mbale district has been arrested by police for allegedly trying to sabotage the Busoga royal wedding on social media. The suspect is said to have called the father of Jovia Mutesi, the bride-to-be, demanding for Shs200 million to conceal information that he said could potentially stop the November 18 royal wedding. He […]
