Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, who has been missing for weeks following his abduction by UPDF soldiers from Masaka District earlier this month, has been charged with money laundering. He is accused of concealing Shs500 million. He finally appeared before the Masaka Magistrate’s Court, but the presiding magistrate, Abdallah Kayiza, remanded him until January 21, 2026, stating…
Masaka – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, has castigated the opposition politicians for being selfish and ideologically disoriented. According to the President, the opposition politicians have been advising the electorate to shun government development programs, yet they don’t reject government salaries. “They are…
Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration has begun recalling U.S. ambassadors from 15 African nations, including Uganda, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Algeria, in one of the most extensive diplomatic shake-ups since President Donald Trump returned to office. Career diplomats, rather than political appointees, are the primary targets of the recalls, breaking longstanding norms in U.S. foreign…
Luanda, Angola – Uganda ended its campaign at the 4th African Youth Games with a haul of six medals, comprising two silver and four bronze, showcasing the talent and versatility of its young athletes. In athletics, Baskaline Cherotwo clinched silver in the 1500m, while Keren Chelimo added a bronze in the women’s 3000m, highlighting Uganda’s…
Solomon W. Jagwe, a Ugandan film director, 3D artist, animator, and creator of the popular Adventures of Nkoza and Nankya, has announced the completion of his long-awaited 3D animated film, Galiwango, focusing on mountain gorilla conservation. The project, which has taken 13 years to finish, was inspired by Jagwe’s firsthand research in the Bwindi Impenetrable…