Banjul, The Gambia – Health authorities in The Gambia are raising alarm over a growing practice among women involving the intravaginal use of a local powdered tobacco called “taba” or “tabaa.” While taba has traditionally been sniffed, chewed, or smoked in parts of West Africa, some women are now inserting a paste made from the…
Entebbe – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed the arrival of presidential and parliamentary ballot papers ahead of the 2026 General Election. At least 193 pallets of presidential ballot papers arrived on Christmas Eve, a delivery witnessed by representatives of presidential candidates, political parties, accredited election observers, and members of the media. Parliamentary…
Rukungiri – Uganda’s Minister for Security, Maj Gen (rtd) Jim Muhwezi, has called for a bylaw to regulate alcohol consumption, citing the country’s alarming drinking rates. Muhwezi made the remarks while attending Christmas Day prayers at Kasoroza Church of Uganda in Rukungiri District. “The rate at which alcohol is consumed in Uganda is worrying. We…
Juba, South Sudan – South Sudan’s Cabinet has appointed Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior to temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Governance Cluster previously chaired by suspended First Vice President Riek Machar. The move comes amid Machar’s ongoing trial on charges including treason, murder, and crimes against humanity. The decision was made during an…
Mityana District Woman MP, Joyce Bagala, urged Ugandans to pray for political prisoners and opposition supporters during Christmas Day prayers at St Joseph Busunjju Catholic Parish in Mityana District. “We should pray for the oppressed people and the ones in prison like Dr Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners, especially National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters…