Libya: African Union Condemns Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi, Calls for Calm and Accountability in Libya

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern following reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam… Read more »

Uganda: Late Detection Driving High Cancer Deaths in Uganda, Says UCI's Dr. Bogere

As the world marked World Cancer Day on Wednesday, Uganda paused to confront a growing and deeply troubling cancer burden that continues to claim tens of thousands of lives each… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Warns Ugandans of Consequences of Political Choices After Elections

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader and retired army general Gregory Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to reflect deeply on their political choices, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lines Up Six Witnesses to Defend 2026 Election Victory in Court

President Museveni has lined up six witnesses who will defend his 2026 election victory in the Supreme Court. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Flagbearer Arrested As Election Violence Erupts in Kyazanga

Security agencies arrested the NRM flag bearer for Kyazanga Town Council mayor, Imran Matovu, together with the Kanyogoga Village Chairperson, following chaotic scenes that… Read more »

Uganda: Police Urge Men Facing Domestic Violence to Speak Out

Men experiencing domestic violence are being urged to report their cases to police, with authorities dismissing the perception that only women are listened to or protected. Read more »

Africa: African Courts Urged to Adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Chief Justice of Zambia, Mumba Malila, has urged African judiciaries to institutionalise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and prioritise judicial wellness as a key reform… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Rebukes U.S. Senator Over 'Demeaning' Remarks On Uganda

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a firm public rebuke to U.S. Senator Jim Risch, rejecting what he described as demeaning and degrading… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Orders Crackdown On Immigration Officers Over ID Denials for Banyarwanda

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the immediate removal of immigration officers accused of obstructing Ugandan citizens of Banyarwanda… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, France Reaffirm Commitment to Sustainable Energy Partnership

The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has hosted the new French Ambassador to Uganda, Virginie Leroy, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between France… Read more »

Uganda: Over 127,000 Registered Voters Skip Rukungiri Lc Chairperson Polls

Rukungiri District recorded a low voter turnout in the LC5 chairperson general elections, with the majority of registered voters failing to cast their ballots. Read more »

Uganda: NUP Demands Release of Declaration Forms

The National Unity Party (NUP) has rejected the outcome of the 2026 presidential election and demanded that the Electoral Commission immediately release the declaration forms used… Read more »

Uganda: Two Shot As Election Violence Erupts in Sembabule

Two people were shot and injured in the early hours of Wednesday following election-related violence that disrupted voting for the position of Mayor of Sembabule Town Council,… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Turyamureeba Secures Second Term As Kitagwenda Town Council Chairperson

Patrick Turyamureeba Payi has been re-elected as the Chairperson of Kitagwenda Town Council for a second term, securing a decisive victory in the just-concluded polls. Read more »

Uganda: Ethiopian Girma Wake Meets Museveni, to Oversee Uganda Airlines

Veteran Ethiopian aviation executive Girma Wake met with President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe on Wednesday to discuss his interim role at Uganda Airlines, just as the… Read more »

Uganda: MP-Elect Nkeretanyi Claims Assassination Attempt

Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Jr Kiluluuta Nkeretanyi has allegedly survived an assassination attempt after a late-night incident that his team believes was… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Rejects Presidential Election Results, Demands Release of Declaration Forms

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rejected the presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the declaration lacked a legal basis and… Read more »

Uganda: LC3 Candidates Make Final Preparations As Polls Near

With only hours remaining before the election of LC3 chairpersons and councillors, candidates in different parts of the country are making final preparations ahead of a decisive… Read more »

Uganda: Disability MPs Elections - Joyce Can, Mpindi Bumali Lead As Minister Asamo Loses Seat

The elections for Members of Parliament representing persons with disabilities have concluded, with Joyce Acan Okeny emerging as the top candidate, securing 602 votes. Read more »

Southern Africa: Museveni Hosts AU-EAC-SADC Panel On DR Congo Peace Process

President Museveni on Tuesday met leaders of the African Union-East African Community-Southern African Development Community (AU-EAC-SADC) panel of facilitators tasked with… Read more »

Uganda: Not All Elections Are Perfect, but This One Was Worse, Says Mulyanyama

The newly elected Member of Parliament for Makindye East and Mayor of Makindye Division, Ali Kasirye Nganda, popularly known as Mulyanyama, has raised concerns over the conduct of… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Brands Baryomunsi a Traitor, Says He Will Never Be Minister Again

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has launched a scathing attack on the Minister of Information,… Read more »

Uganda: Java House Uganda Expands Beverage Portfolio With New Products

Java House, East Africa's leading coffee-led restaurant brand has expanded its beverage portfolio by introducing new products onto the Ugandan market. Read more »

Uganda: Mercy Kanyesigye - Former Youth Candidate Petitions Museveni Over Election

Mercy Kanyesigye, a former independent canddiate for the National Female Youth Member of Parliament for the 2026-2031 term, has petitioned President Museveni seeking his guidance… Read more »

Uganda: Fact-Check - Viral Video Claiming Ugandan Health Minister Announced Nipah Virus in Kasese Is False

A video circulating on TikTok claims to show Uganda's Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, announcing an outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kasese District. The claim is misleading. Read more »