A new government report has revealed shocking levels of corruption in Uganda’s public service, showing that more than 130,000 civil servants—about 35% of the workforce—paid […]
Year: 2025
Death Toll in Nigeria Mosque Attack Rises to 50 as Dozens Abducted
The death toll from a brutal attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Katsina State, northwest Nigeria, has risen to at least 50 people, […]
Global Powers Urge Fighting Pauses in Sudan to Prevent Famine
The United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and several other nations have jointly called for temporary pauses in fighting in Sudan to allow life-saving […]
Fire on US Navy Ship in Japan Extinguished After 12 Hours
A fire that broke out on a US Navy warship off the southern coast of Japan was finally extinguished early Thursday August 21, 2025 after […]
Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan’s Darfur as Hunger Crisis Deepens
An aid convoy belonging to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) was attacked on Wednesday near Mellit town in North Darfur, Sudan. The convoy […]
What “Protecting the Gains” Means for Uganda’s Security
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled President Yoweri Museveni’s latest campaign portrait, featuring a new, potent slogan: “Protecting the gains.” The phrase has […]
OPINION: Kampala Is Choking — Air Pollution Is a Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital, is slowly suffocating under a cloud of toxic air. Once praised for its hills and beauty, the city is now gaining […]
Final £1 Coins of Queen Elizabeth II Enter Circulation as UK Marks Historic Change
The last batch of £1 coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II is now entering circulation in the UK, marking the end of an era in British […]
73 Afghans, Including 17 Children, Die in Bus Crash After Deportation from Iran
A tragic road accident in western Afghanistan has claimed the lives of 73 people, including 17 children, most of them Afghan migrants recently deported from […]
Parents of Sodomized Boy in Moroto Seek Protection After Arrest of School Staff
The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly sodomized at Child Jesus Nursery and Primary School in Moroto District say they fear for their […]