Human rights groups are calling on the Tanzanian government to release Lemi Limbu, a woman with severe intellectual disabilities who has been on death row […]
Category: Regional News
Uganda and Kenya Set to Host Major Tourism Conference in Malindi to Boost Cross-Border Travel
More than 750 delegates are expected to attend the fourth Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition, which will take place on October 27–28, 2025, at […]
Uganda Launches Gold Purchase Program to Boost Reserves and Fight Illegal Trade
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has started a new pilot program to buy gold mined in Uganda. The move is part of a plan to […]
Uganda agrees to accept migrants deported from the US
Uganda has reportedly agreed to receive an unspecified number of African migrants deported from the United States, according to a report by CBS News. The […]
UGANDA: Over 130,000 Ugandan Civil Servants Paid Bribes to Get Jobs – Report
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chaumma Pledges Zanzibar Autonomy and Blue Economy Growth in Election Agenda
Chaumma Union presidential candidate Salum Mwalimu has promised major constitutional changes if elected, focusing on full autonomy for Zanzibar and Tanganyika as well as promoting […]
TANZANIA: Firewood Shortage and Climate Change Push Girls Out of Class in Mwanza
In Mwanza, many schoolchildren—especially girls—are missing classes because they spend hours collecting firewood for cooking. For low-income families, firewood is still the main source of […]