LifeStyle
Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Mombasa court
Mombasa, Kenya — Tanzanian musician Matonya, whose real name is Sefu Shabani…
Vinka concert back on after Makerere protests
Kampala — A long-awaited concert by Ugandan music star Vinka has been…
Lord Fred Ssebatta walks out in tears over Kenzo’s disrespect
Kampala, April 8, 2026 — Veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Lord Fred Ssebatta…
UK blocks Kanye West’s entry, cancels wireless festival
London, April 8, 2026 — The UK government has denied entry to…
Security
Police sniffer dog tracks burglary suspects in Adjumani
The Uganda Police Force in Adjumani has recovered a number of stolen items following a burglary incident, after deploying a sniffer dog to track down suspects. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of April 9, 2026, at around 2:30 a.m. in Molokpda Village, Central Parish, Adjumani Town Council. Unknown assailants reportedly broke into the residence of Angu Mark Nelson and made off with several valuables. The stolen items included a laptop, smartphone, television set, two TV remotes, documents, a padlock and other household property. Police said the victim reported the matter shortly after discovering the break-in…
Regional News
Museveni, Kikwete hold talks on South Sudan crisis
Kampala, April 8, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has held talks with the African Union’s new High Representative for the…
South Sudan’s Kiir sacks parliament speaker
Juba, April 8, 2026 — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Speaker of Parliament Jemma Nunu Kumba along with…
Kamala Harris accuses Trump of ‘war crimes’ in Middle East
Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026 — Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has sharply condemned remarks attributed to President Donald…
Kabila faces treason charges
Kinshasa, April 2026 — The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing renewed political shockwaves after former president Joseph Kabila…
Terrorists planning attacks on Uganda from eastern DRC — UPDF
KAMPALA — Uganda’s military has raised alarm over active terror plots targeting the country, even as it reassured Parliament that…
Iran mocks Muhoozi over “we can capture Tehran” tweet
A diplomatic controversy has erupted online after comments by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba triggered a response from the Embassy of Iran…
Fugitive Ugandan warder arrested in DR Congo
Security agencies have reportedly arrested a fugitive Ugandan prison warder in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), weeks after a…