U.S. tags funding to Zambia on minerals
LUSAKA, Zambia — A stalled funding proposal from the United States government to Zambia has come under scrutiny after details emerged showing Washington sought access to the country’s strategic minerals…
Two arrested over possession of weapons
KAMPALA, Uganda — Police in Wandegeya have arrested two suspects found roaming at night while armed with dangerous weapons, in an operation aimed at curbing crime in the city. The…
Rwanda agrees to pull troops out of DR Congo
KIGALI/KINSHASA — The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed on a new set of coordinated measures aimed at easing tensions and advancing peace efforts…
LC elections put on hold
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government has put on hold the long-awaited Local Council (LC) 1 and LC2 elections, citing financial constraints, in a move that is likely to delay grassroots…
12 teachers honoured at State House
ENTEBBE, Uganda — Twelve exceptional teachers from across Uganda have been honoured at a State House ceremony in Entebbe, with First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni praising them…
