Westeros to wilderness: Game of Thrones star taps 10m fans to protect gorillas
BWINDI — British actress and global conservation advocate Maisie Williams has praised Uganda’s conservation model after visiting the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, describing the experience as “once in a lifetime”…
Museveni reaffirms Uganda’s oil sovereignty
NAIROBI — President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to safeguarding its oil resources and prioritising value addition, saying the country will not rush into agreements that undermine long-term national…
Parliament faces backlash over controversial Sovereignty Bill
KAMPALA — Uganda’s Parliament is facing growing criticism from religious leaders, lawyers, and opposition figures over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, a law that seeks to regulate foreign…
Dangote to build oil refinery in Tanzania
TANGA — Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has announced plans to establish a massive oil refinery in Tanzania, a project he says will mirror the scale of his flagship facility…
Journalist, TikTokers arrested for defaming Nameere
MASAKA — Police in Masaka have arrested a journalist and two TikTok content creators over allegations of publishing false information targeting Masaka City Woman MP-elect Justine Nameere. The suspects have…
