More than 1,000 Congolese nationals have fled recent attacks by the rebel Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking refuge in Bundibugyo District. The group, predominantly comprised of women and children, entered the district through Butoogho and is currently sheltered at Butoogho Primary School and Butoogho Sairi Church of […]
Lawyers representing Mityana Municipality Legislator Francis Zaake have initiated the cross-examination of witnesses in a case where the MP stands accused of misconduct during a parliamentary sitting on December 7, 2022. The legal proceedings, which commenced on November 8, are shedding light on the allegations that have gripped the attention of the public and the […]
In a remarkable turn of events, the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Katonga Faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have forged a strategic alliance, officially launching their collaboration during the inauguration of NUP’s new headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Leaders from both political entities took the stage, passionately advocating for unity among Ugandans to […]
Dr Besigye’s support in the Rwenzori sub-region has majorly been the Bakonzo, who accuse President Museveni of failing to address their problems. They, therefore, argue that it’s this imbalance of services that they base on to “punish” Museveni. Kasese was the only district in western Uganda to return FDC MPs in the 2006 general election. […]
The war between Israel and Hamas has exposed deep divisions in South Africa, with the government’s staunch support for the Palestinians coming in for criticism from leaders of the country’s Jewish community, among others. The government has announced the withdrawal of its diplomats from Israel, and suggested that the position of Israel’s ambassador to Pretoria […]
President Yoweri K Museveni has expressed sadness and outrage over the tragic killing of two recently married foreign tourists and a Ugandan guide at the Queen Elizabeth National Park on October 17, 2023. In a statement released via his official twitter account, the president condemned the ADF rebel attack as a cowardly act of terrorism […]
