LifeStyle
Winnie Byanyima pays tribute to ex-minister Monica Azuba
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda is mourning the passing of former Minister of…
NUSA: Tuko Pamoja’s ‘Luo segment’ heads to Gulu for best documentary nod
GULU CITY — The acclaimed Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja has earned…
Tuko Pamoja secures honourable mention at Africa USA International Film Festival
Uganda’s acclaimed historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja has reached another global milestone, with…
Tyrese set to headline coffee marathon in Ntungamo
Global R&B star and actor Tyrese Gibson is set to headline the…
Security
Court adjourns Shs3.8b Ssali corruption case
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has once again adjourned the Shs3.8 billion corruption case involving former Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and several co-accused, pending a determination by the Constitutional Court. The decision was made on April 21, 2026, by Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, who ruled that the criminal proceedings cannot proceed until the Constitutional Court resolves a petition challenging the legality of certain aspects of the prosecution. Constitutional Challenge Halts Proceedings The petition was filed by Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, one of the accused in the case. He is contesting the…
Regional News
Egypt, Nigeria lead Africa’s economic powerhouse ranking
Africa’s economic landscape is taking clearer shape in the latest 2026 projections, with Egypt and Nigeria emerging as the continent’s largest economies by purchasing power, according to data consistent with the International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook released in April 2026. The figures, which reflect Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustments, show how Africa’s economic weight is increasingly driven by population size, domestic consumption, and structural diversification rather than exchange rate valuations alone. At the top of the ranking is Egypt, projected at approximately $2.53–$2.57 trillion, placing it 18th globally. Nigeria follows closely with $2.39–$2.42 trillion, ranking 19th worldwide. South Africa…
