November 19, 2025
Uganda: Tororo Police Rescue 18 Youths From Suspected Trafficking Plot
Police in Tororo District have rescued eighteen youths who were being housed in five rental rooms in Bison 'A' Village, Tororo Municipality, under suspicious circumstances. Read more »
November 18, 2025
Africa: Algeria to Host Landmark Conference On Crimes of Colonialism in Africa
Algeria will host the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa to consolidate a unified position on reparations, historical justice, and the criminalisation… Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Survey Reveals Uganda's Paradox - 81 Percent National Happiness Amid Deepening Poverty, Corruption
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released its 2024/2025 National Governance, Peace, and Security Survey, painting a paradoxical picture of a nation that is overwhelmingly… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Electric Mobility Takes Continental Leap With Kiira Motors Expedition Powered By MTN
In a historic demonstration of Ugandan engineering and corporate partnership, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) will embark on a 13,000-kilometre electric road trek to South Africa… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Promises Better Roads, Health Facilities for Buyende
President Museveni has brought a smile on the faces of the people of Buyende after promising to make their roads and health facilities better than they are. Read more »
Uganda: HIV Prevalence Falls to 4.9% As Uganda Celebrates Major Public Health Gains
Uganda has reduced its HIV prevalence to 4.9 percent, down from 18 percent in the 1980s, reflecting one of the most remarkable public health achievements in the region, the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Tourism Sector to Receive US$8m Boost Under EU-Backed Global Gateway Initiative
Uganda's tourism industry is set for a major injection of resources following the announcement of more than USD 8 million in new investment by the International Trade Centre (ITC),… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Aids Commission Calls for Stronger Community Action As Country Begins Countdown to Ending Aids By 2030
As Uganda prepares to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has called for renewed commitment, deeper community engagement, and accelerated action to… Read more »
Uganda: UNAIDS Warns of Rising HIV Infections Among Young Women, Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of World Aids Day
As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day 2025, UNAIDS Country Director Jacqueline Makokha has warned that Uganda--and the global community is at a "critical juncture" in the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges More Investments in Wealth, Infrastructure As He Hails NRM Gains in Namutumba
President Museveni has reiterated the NRM government's commitment to peace, infrastructure development and household wealth creation. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Eng. Badru Kiggundu As Busitema University Chancellor
President Museveni has appointed former Electoral Commission chairperson, Eng Dr Badru Kiggundu as the third Chancellor of Busitema University. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Takes Over ICGLR Leadership As Kinshasa Summit Calls for Renewed Push On Peace, Security
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken over the chairmanship of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) following the… Read more »
Uganda: Sauda Madada - Court Orders Urgent Treatment for Ailing Nup Supporter
A Grade One Magistrate on Tuesday directed that National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada receive urgent medical attention after her health deteriorated while in… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Ramps Up Preparations Ahead of Museveni's November 27 Visit
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Ntungamo District has intensified preparations ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's expected campaign visit on November 27. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Leaders Seek Buganda Kingdom's Help in Battle Against HIV
Leaders of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have asked the Buganda Kingdom to partner with them in combating the alarming HIV burden in the capital, particularly in Mutuba 4,… Read more »
Uganda: Kawempe Court Adjourns Bail Ruling for 11 NUP Supporters
The Kawempe Magistrate's Court in Kanyanya on Tuesday revisited the bail application for 11 National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and supporters, with defence lawyers insisting the… Read more »
Uganda: Government Releases Shs529bn As PDM Enters New Phase
The government has released Shs529 billion to Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOs across the country, marking a major milestone in what the Ministry of Finance describes as… Read more »
Uganda: Muntu Pledges to Protect Karamoja's Mineral Wealth, Empower Local Communities
Presidential hopeful Mugisha Muntu has vowed to safeguard Karamoja's mineral resources and guarantee that local communities reap tangible benefits from the region's wealth. Read more »
Uganda: Lawyer Wants 2026 Elections Halted Over Prisoner Voting Exclusion
Human rights lawyer Omega Aloyo has filed a judicial review application in the High Court seeking to block the 2026 general elections unless the Electoral Commission (EC) includes… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda MP Asks EC to Throw Out Six Rivals
Incumbent Kitagwenda County MP Joseph Nulu Byamukama has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking the disqualification of six parliamentary aspirants, accusing them of… Read more »
Uganda: 30 Village Savings Groups Commissioned in Adjumani
At least 30 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Adjumani District have been commissioned, each receiving Shs 3.5 million as a revolving fund aimed at improving the… Read more »
Uganda: Student Shot Dead, Teacher Injured As Police Arrest Turns Fatal At Ngora School
Students and staff of Teso Progressive Academy in Ngora District were on Tuesday left in shock after a policewoman shot dead a Senior Three student and injured a teacher during an… Read more »
Uganda: Pictures - Museveni Tells Buyende Youth NRM Built Uganda On 'Discipline, Hard Work'
President Museveni on Tuesday launched his Buyende rallies with a message centred on peace, history and infrastructure, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has spent four… Read more »
Uganda: Kaliro Leaders Urge Museveni to Tackle Water Shortages, Roads and Health Gaps
Leaders and residents of Kaliro District have appealed to NRM presidential candidate and National Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend water to areas facing severe shortages,… Read more »
Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Achieves Iso Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security
Finance Trust Bank (FTB) has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification was issued by… Read more »
