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Why Champions League final is taking place at unusual time
By Agencies BUDAPEST – Football fans across the world might have noticed that this evening’s Champions League final is set to kick-off at an odd time. The showpiece contest in Budapest between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain is starting at 5pm UK time on Saturday, May 30.Bottom of Form A change has been made to this season’s Champions League finalCredit: […]
DR Congo reject US isolation demand
By Victor Akumu BELGUM – Democratic Republic of the Congo have reportedly refused to comply with a United States demand requiring the team to enter a 21-day isolation period before travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The directive comes amid concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the country, with US authorities warning that failure to follow strict […]
PAMOJA oversight committee launched
By Our reporterUganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, has launched the PAMOJA Oversight Committee to coordinate and accelerate preparations for AFCON 2027.East Africa’s journey to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has taken a significant step forward with the formal establishment of the PAMOJA Oversight Committee.The new body, created to guide preparations for […]
Uganda legislators approve Shs1.1 trillion
CAPTION: Uganda Members of Parliament during session recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Parliament has approved a Shs1.1 trillion Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.5 for 2025/2026 to cater for the swearing in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, preparations for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and elections of local councils, […]
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WHO chief calls for ceasefire amid DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday as the country continues to combat a deadly resurgence of Ebola […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
Rwanda, DR Congo reach peace deal
CAPTION: M23 rebels on a pickup patrol in Goma recently. (File photo). By Agencies WASHINGTON/DAKAR – Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday agreed on an outline […]
Rwanda, DR Congo reach peace deal
CAPTION: M23 rebels on a pickup patrol in Goma recently. (File photo). By Agencies WASHINGTON/DAKAR – Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday agreed on an outline […]
Hon. Nakimuli’s remains lie in state
UPDF officers graduate in French Language
Museveni launches Uganda’s first anti-tick vaccine
Fifty Heads of States to attend Museveni’ swearing
Burundi signs USD 5.9 million contract for rural connectivity