Rabat, Morocco — Ugandan football referee Shamirah Nabadda has made history by officiating her first match at the senior men’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), becoming the first Ugandan centre referee to do so since Muhammad Ssegonga in 2010. Nabadda, born on September 26, 1995, in Mbarara City, officiated the group-stage match between Benin…
UNITED NATIONS — Somalia is set to assume the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council on January 1, 2026, marking a symbolic diplomatic milestone for the East African nation during its term as a non-permanent member of the Council. The presidency of the Security Council rotates monthly among the 15 members in English alphabetical order,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 26, 2025 — the day after Christmas — U.S. President Donald Trump shared photos of a model aircraft design on his social media platform, Truth Social, stirring discussion online about a proposed new presidential jet livery tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The design, dubbed the “America First 250”, features…
2025 has been a year of significant loss for the African continent, with the passing of several influential figures across entertainment, arts, politics, activism, and sports. Their contributions have left lasting impacts on African culture and society. Among the notable losses: • Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (Kenya, 87) – The celebrated novelist, playwright, and advocate for…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged that the government will inject Shs1 billion into each of the five mechanics’ SACCOs across Kampala’s divisions, totalling Shs5 billion for the city. The President also confirmed that nearby Metropolitan Area districts, including Wakiso and Mukono, will each receive Shs1 billion under the same initiative. “We can even say…