Senegal’s Macky Sall enters race for UN Secretary-General
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has officially joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres successor, entering the global diplomatic contest ahead of the 2027 leadership…
Study finds lead and toxins in hair extensions used by black women
Hair extensions widely used for popular styles such as box braids, twists and faux locs may contain potentially harmful chemicals, according to recent studies that have raised concerns about the…
KCCA lists 1,232 available trading spaces for vendors
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced that 1,232 trading spaces are currently available across several public markets in Kampala as of March 1, 2026, offering opportunities for vendors…
Ugandan students evacuated from Iran arriving today
A group of Ugandan students evacuated from Iran have safely arrived in Turkey and are expected to return home on Thursday following a coordinated evacuation effort involving Ugandan diplomatic and…
High Court dismisses petition challenging DP–NRM deal
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition filed by members of the Democratic Party challenging the party’s cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement. In a ruling…
