GLOBAL / AFRICA — The World Happiness Report 2026 highlights Africa’s complex well-being landscape as global youth happiness declines, particularly in Western nations. While North America and Western Europe see falling happiness among those under 25, African nations show more varied trends, with many countries maintaining or improving youth life satisfaction. Journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo notes:…
LONDON — Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he fled the country fearing for his life following a disputed presidential election, alleging that state actors were targeting him. In an interview with the BBC, the opposition figure—whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu—said he went into hiding for two months before eventually escaping Uganda….
ENTEBBE, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has demonstrated its operational readiness to secure the country’s water bodies during a marine capabilities exhibition held at its base in Kigo, Entebbe. The exercise, conducted by the Police Marine Unit, featured live demonstrations of key operations aimed at enhancing safety on Uganda’s lakes and waterways, which are…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Commercial Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Entebbe Mayor Fabrice Brad Rulinda against Stanbic Bank Uganda over a disputed Shs273 million ($73,262.50) transaction linked to rebel activity in eastern Congo. In a ruling delivered electronically on Monday, Justice Stephen Mubiru held that Rulinda could not sustain his claim, citing the…
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 and data as part of the arrangement. The proposal, which was made public this week, outlines conditions tied to financial support that include cooperation on…