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Energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa said the government is fully ready to assume control of the concession and is committed to ensuring improved service quality, a seamless transition, and addressing powe...
While past mediation attempts, including those led by Angola, failed, and the West has been preoccupied with punitive measures targeting Rwanda, Qatar succeeded due to its strong economic ties with bo...
While Western governments have been busy drawing up sanctions and doing little to find the real solution to peace, Qatar appears to have broken the deadlock
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka accused international actors of sabotaging the negotiations.
Among those sanctioned are high-ranking figures in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), including Maj Gen Ruki Karusisi, commander of the RDF's Special Forces deployed in eastern DR Congo.
Maxime Prevot, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, European affairs and development cooperation, said his his country "regrets the decision of Rwanda to cut off diplomatic relations...
These NUP hooligans, because they have friends with strong Wi-Fi, they are flipping the script, editing footage to make it seem like our patriotic forces are the villains.
While praising the country's progress, Mao expressed concern about Uganda’s economic strategy, which he described as overly reliant on borrowing.
Reflecting on his time as a former lawyer in the UK, Oryem shared his surprise at how seamlessly he was able to register a company in Uganda entirely online.
The forum, attended by foreign diplomats, ministers, URSB board members, and government representatives, was designed to showcase Uganda’s business reforms and innovations while engaging the diplomati...
Speaking at the Business and Innovation Forum for commercial attachés in Uganda, Ambassador Butagira described the country as “the best place for ease of doing business,” citing major reforms that hav...
Balaam, the minister for youth and children's affairs, took to social media to express his dissatisfaction, claiming NRM had been unfairly denied the seat.
Elias Nalukoola's victory looked to be etched in stone yet events leading up to the Electoral Commission returning officer Henry Makabayi's declaration of the by-election results made anything possibl...
In the UK, offenders convicted of modern slavery crimes face life imprisonment as the maximum penalty, particularly for serious offences like slavery and trafficking.
A confidante of Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Kabanda, who is also secretary-general of the Patriotic League of Uganda, defended the military’s actions during the violent clashe...
According to police records under SD REF: 32/25/02/2025 and SD REF: 31/24/02/2025, the complaint was filed by Fahad Kigongo Semugenze on behalf of PT HRTC Exploration and Production, a company based i...
The initiative, which has so far covered Eastern and Western Uganda, has seen 63 inspectors trained and 240 DTS enforcement gadgets distributed.
The findings suggest that Molly, who was found unconscious and severely injured at the home that morning, suffered significant blood loss at the scene.
Amidst the growing pressure from Parliament and Defence minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth's confession that he was not aware of the deployment, Col Magezi said the decision was taken "in the interest of regi...
Running from March 9 to 15, the initiative will offer influencers firsthand experiences of Uganda’s rich natural and cultural attractions, enhancing the country’s visibility in these key European mark...
The Criminal Division of the High Court, presided over by Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania, offered no explanation for the omission, leaving the defence team both bewildered and enraged.
Mr Museveni, who also serves as NRM's national chairman, will attempt to turn the tide in favour of Faridah Nambi, daughter of the party’s vice-chairman Al-Hajj Moses Kigongo, in a race where the oppo...
Simmering tension in South Sudan last week saw the arrest of a vice president and now Kiir says his deputy Riek Machar is openly engaging in hostility
Makerere University’s leadership crisis continues as Vice-Chancellor Nawangwe resists permanent DVC appointments, creating instability with unfilled positions, irregularities, and stringent qualificat...
On March 3, Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, along with Ministers Ahmed Hussen and Mary Ng, issued a statement condemning the Rwandan government for allegedly supporting the March 23 Movement (...
Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supporters
The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists’ financial stability.
Rwanda has always accused the Kinshasa government of assimilating the FDLR into its national army rank and file, claiming the Congolese government was plotting to attack Kigali.
The bridge was reopened in December 2024, but only light vehicles were permitted to use it to ease travel during the festive season.
During a parliamentary session on February 26, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, responded to a question regarding an ADF attack on a church in DR Congo.
Rwanda also took issue with what it described as “domestic EU politics and vested interests” shaping European foreign policy decisions in the region.
The PLU threats come on the back of heightened protests in Kenya over the continued detention of Dr Kizza Besigye, who was in November abducted from Nairobi with the full knowledge of the Kenyan gover...
Uganda's Permanent Representative to the UN Adonia Ayebare thanks US President Donald Trump for terminating valuable funding to the Winnie Byanyima-led UN Aids program
Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Thursday summoned the Rwandan ambassador in Stockholm, taking a firm stance against Rwanda’s alleged military involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Con...
M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa blamed the Congolese government, calling the attack an assassination attempt on Nangaa.
With 146 local governments and 10 cities, Uganda has been choking on the cost of administration of the pitch-size units
Parts of Uganda have recently endured extreme heat, with Mbarara recording temperatures as high as 32.2°C, Gulu reaching 37.2°C and Mbale and Arua hitting 40°C.
Drowning accounted for 119 of these incidents, contributing to 62% of the total offences handled by the Marine Police. Despite the reduction from 138 drowning cases in 2023, the report highlights the...
The UK government announced a series of punitive measures on Tuesday, February 25, including suspending high-level attendance at events hosted by the Rwandan government, limiting trade promotion activ...
In addition to the tracking device, he also revealed that a small camera and another unidentified gadget were discovered in his office.
In 2017, Professor Nawangwe was appointed vice-chancellor of Uganda’s Makerere University. His appointment followed a promotion to full professor four years earlier.
The clarification comes after a report by Al Jazeera suggested that Uganda had deployed troops to assist the Congolese government in its battle against M23
This assertion follows the recent capture of Goma by the M23 rebel group, during which a considerable weapons cache was uncovered
"Motivation" follows the successful release of "Circumference," the album's first single, which showcased Bebe Cool's versatility with its blend of Afrobeat rhythms and catchy melodies
But in perhaps what could point at tension and that the capture of Bukavu is far from over, the M23 urged the citizens to form local vigilance committees to maintain security.
Uganda has been conducting military operations in Ituri under a joint agreement with Kinshasa, primarily targeting the Allied Democratic Forces, a group accused of terrorism in both Uganda and DR Cong...
What’s wrong with Besigye? Is he scared of the gallows? - Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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