June 08
Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa
A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »
Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the… Read more »
Uganda: WHO Chief Praises Uganda's Ebola Response As Cases Rise to 19
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, describing the country's… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Ebola Outbreak Escalates As Cases Surge to 515
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to worsen, with health authorities reporting a sharp rise in infections that has raised alarm among… Read more »
Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions
BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - ADF Attack Leaves 80 Students Dead At Kichwamba
One of the darkest days in Uganda's modern history unfolded on this day in 1998, when Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, in… Read more »
Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials
With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Scare At Lira Regional Hospital Ends As Tests Return Negative
A suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Lira City has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative results, even as a 42-year-old boda boda rider who had been… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pushes Coffee Value Addition Drive to Boost Rural Transformation in Kasese
The government has intensified efforts to commercialise agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new coffee value addition initiative in Kasese District. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Rolls Out Alien Registration As NIRA Activates New Identification System for Foreign Residents
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the rollout of a new registration exercise targeting all legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda,… Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Come for You - Police Warn School Heads Over Uneb Registration Fee Misappropriation
Police have issued a warning towards school heads on misappropriating candidates' registration fees. Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Targets Financial Inclusion With New Bukwo ATM Installation
Centenary Bank has expanded access to banking services through alternative channels in Bukwo District with the launch of a new deposit-enabled ATM aimed at bringing financial… Read more »
Kenya: Former Kenyan Chief Justice Maraga Arrested
Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest opposing plans to excise part of Nairobi National Park for infrastructure development linked to the… Read more »
Uganda: Farmers, Security Guards Clash At Kakinga Farm Over Land Dispute in Sembabule
Tension has escalated at Kakinga Farm in Nabitanga Sub-county, Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District after a violent clash between farmers occupying the land and security guards employed… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Urges Parents to Prioritise Education, Family Unity As 60 Confirmed At Buziika
- The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev Enos Kitto Kagodo, has urged parents to prioritise the education of their children and promote unity within families through forgiveness,… Read more »
Uganda: South Ankole Diocese Calls for Unity As New Cathedral Dean Is Installed
The Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Nathan Ahimbisibwe, has called on Christians to shun hatred and embrace love, emphasizing that God remains the source of true love and that… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Asiimwe Warns Against Showmanship in Thanksgiving, Urges Focus On Genuine Gratitude
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Onesimus Asiimwe, has cautioned Christians against turning thanksgiving ceremonies into platforms for showmanship and excessive fundraising,… Read more »
Uganda: Health Beyond Hospitals - C-Care, KCCA Join Forces in Kampala Clean-Up Exercise
C-Care Uganda, in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and local leaders have conducted a major community clean-up exercise in Kasanvu and Namuwongo Bukasa Parish… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Salim Saleh Distances Himself From Busabala Wetland Property As Nema Demolitions Spark Public Debate
Senior Presidential Advisor on military affairs, Caleb Akandwanaho, has distanced himself from a controversial storeyed building in Busabala wetland that has sparked public outrage… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda - Nyabuhikye Residents Eager As Bwahwa Seed Secondary School Nears Completion
Residents of Nyabuhikye Sub-county in Ibanda District are eagerly awaiting the completion and commissioning of Bwahwa Seed Secondary School, a government-funded project expected to… Read more »
Uganda: Army Deployed in Lwemiyaga As Violent Land Disputes Intensify in Sembabule
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has deployed soldiers to three villages in Lwemiyaga County following escalating and increasingly violent land conflicts that… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Match Play Heats Up As Semi-Finals Beckon At Entebbe Golf Club
The Stanbic Match Play Challenge has reached a decisive stage after an exciting quarter-final round at the scenic Entebbe Golf Club, leaving four teams in contention for the… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda and Kazo Share Spoils in Goalless Ankore Cup Opener
Ibanda District and Kazo District played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw in a closely contested Ankore Cup tournament match held today at St George's Kagongo Playground. Read more »
Uganda: Blacks Power Lift Fufa Big League Title As Wakiso Giants, Mbale Heroes Suffer Relegation
Former Uganda Premier League sides Wakiso Giants, Mbale Heroes and Soltilo Bright Stars have suffered relegation after the conclusion of the 2025/26 FUFA Big League season, as… Read more »
Uganda: Nema Pauses Wetland Evictions in Kampala
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals and businesses occupying wetlands across Kampala and other parts of the… Read more »
