CAPTOIN: A view of Ngungu, a mining and farming town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on August 8, 2026 [Prosper Heri/Al Jazeera] By Prosper Heri NgororaBUNA – For Heritier Ramazani, being counted is about more than a population figure. It could be the first time the Congolese state officially recognises his existence.The 28-year-old resident […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye was returned to Luzira Prison on Friday August 8th 2026 evening after receiving treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital. However, his is wife Winnie Byanyima saying he remained too weak to walk or feed himself, while Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said earlier in the […]
By James Gichigi NAIROBI – The High Court has ruled that Kenya’s next General Election ought to be held in August 2026, not the scheduled August 10, 2027. In a landmark judgment, Justice Mugure Thande held that the fifth year following the August 9, 2022, presidential election commenced on August 9, 2026, meaning the next […]
CAPTION: A South Sudanese waves the national flag during a rally in Juba recently. (File photo). By Agency JUBA – South Sudan faces mounting obstacles to holding credible, peaceful and inclusive elections in December, with political divisions, insecurity and weak institutional preparedness threatening the country’s transition, the head of the United Nations mission warned […]
CAPTION: Uganda Airlines Managing Director, Girma Wake, center, with support staff during a function recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening […]
CAPTION: Abdul Nasur Ikun, the suspect in gold scam being escorted by Police in Kampala August 7th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Police Mineral Protection Unit, in collaboration with the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and other security agencies, has launched investigations into an alleged US$450,000 gold fraud involving […]
CAPTION: More than 60 Independent Members of Parliament have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) today, Thursday, establishing a formal framework for cooperation in Parliament. Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement KAMPALA – The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens […]
CAPTION: Some of the UPDF in action recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has approved a government motion authorising the deployment of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed international stabilisation mission in the Middle East.The motion, tabled by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, left, and Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, 2nd left in the back ground, with other officials after the signing Thursday August 6th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan have launched a new chapter in Uganda–Tanzania energy […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Dilapidated health facilities should be renovated and elevated to district hospital status to improve service delivery, Members of Parliament have told the Government.Hon. Joan Alobo (FDC, Soroti City Woman Representative), alluded to President Yoweri Museveni’s directives on improving health infrastructure in the country and adequately equipping hospitals, which she said remains […]
