STEPHEN WANDERA
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DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
CAPTION: Miners a mine area in DR Congo. (File photo). The $100m plan is part of Washington’s efforts to secure access to critical minerals as the DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of territories containing reserves. By Agencies KINSHASHA – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plans to set up a paramilitary […]
FIFA confirms AFCON 2027 dates in East Africa
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
Plane crash kills 14 in South Sudan
By AgenciesSOUTH SUDAN – A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) said.Officials have sent a team to the crash site for investigations but initial reports suggested the aircraft may have come down “due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”, the SSCAA […]
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 commitment to regional tourism integration following a joint tourism roadshow held in Dar es Salaam.The Uganda–Tanzania Tourism Roadshow took place on April 28 at the […]
NRM rolls out roadmap for Kikuube by-election
CAPTION: NRM Director for Mobilisation, Dr Rosemary Seninde in Kikuube districy April 28, 2026. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKIKUUBE – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled a roadmap for electing its flag bearer in the upcoming Kikuube District LC5 chairperson by-election, following the death of Peter Banura.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday after a district conference […]
Parliament passes Shs84.3 trillion budget
KAMPALA – Musasizi (L) consults with the Speaker Among (2nd L) and clerks at Table during the sitting of the House. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed a Shs84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget Committee that details […]
Why should Africa suffer for foreign wars
By Our reporter MAKERERE – Tanzanians living in Uganda echoed the call for unity, saying integration would ease trade and improve livelihoods. The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda, Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, has urged African countries to fast-track unity and reduce dependence on external forces, saying the continent has enough resources to sustain itself […]
DR Congo claims shoting Rwandan drone
By Agencies DR CONGO – The Congolese military said Sunday that it shot down a drone belonging to the Rwandan army in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident in South Kivu province marks the latest escalation between the two countries. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down in mid-flight in the Point […]
Gov’t suspends trade order enforcement
PARLIAMENT – Government has suspended the trade order across the country after public outcry and lawmakers, the Minister of State for Trade, Cooperatives and Industry (Industry), Hon. David Bahati has said.Bahati made the revelation during the plenary sitting on Friday, 24 April 2026 following concerns raised by Members of Parliament (MPs).In February this year, Kampala […]