Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has arrested three men in connection with a viral video showing a group violently assaulting an individual after scaling a perimeter fence in Katwe. Police confirmed that the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal gangs in Makindye Division. The individuals in custody have been identified…
Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has effectively secured another term as the country’s top leader after a landslide result in the March 15, 2026, parliamentary elections that saw his ruling party claim 99.93 % of the votes. Official figures released by state authorities reported that nearly 100 % voter turnout (99.99 %) was…
Kampala, Uganda — Civil society organisations in Uganda are calling on the government to lift suspensions on at least 10 major NGOs and unfreeze their bank accounts, which have been frozen since early January 2026. The demands were made on Monday during a press conference organised under the hashtag #CivicSpaceUG by groups including the Centre…
KIBALE — A rare natural wonder known as the “Naked Adam” tree is drawing visitors’ attention in Kibale National Park, one of the country’s premier forest reserves. In Kibale National Park, the “Naked Adam” tree (often paired with the “Naked Eve” tree) is a famous botanical curiosity and a popular landmark for tourists. Local guides often…
Kampala — Ugandan media personality, television/radio presenter, events host, and music promoter, Edwin Katamba aka MC Kats has expressed excitement after earning international recognition, saying Uganda “failed to appreciate” him while the world was watching. In a post on X, the artist wrote, “Uganda failed to appreciate me but the world 🌎 was watching. Now…