MASISI TERRITORY, DR Congo — Eastern Congo saw a sharp escalation in fighting after Willy Ngoma, a senior spokesperson for the M23 rebel movement, was reportedly killed in a pre-dawn drone strike targeting a convoy near the mineral-rich town of Rubaya. Sources close to the rebels said the strike occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m., destroying…
KAMPALA, Feb 24, 2026 — Makerere University has begun its 76th Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Square, with 9,295 graduands set to receive degrees and diplomas over four days. The University will confer 213 PhDs, 2,503 Master’s degrees, 206 Postgraduate Diplomas, 6,343 Bachelor’s degrees, and 30 Diplomas, with graduates drawn from 67 nationalities. Chancellor Crispus Kiyonga…
The High Court in Kampala has adjourned further proceedings in the treason trial of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola after the defence raised serious concerns over the prosecution’s failure to provide full evidence ahead of trial. During a court session on February 24, 2026, defence lawyers…
Police in eastern Uganda have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged passport trafficking racket, recovering more than 260 travel and immigration documents during a weekend intelligence-led operation. According to the Uganda Police Force, officers raided a residence in the Orwadai neighbourhood in Soroti on February 22, 2026, arresting Abilo Tesira. Authorities say the…
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force through its Kampala Metropolitan Police South (KMP South) division conducted coordinated disruptive security operations on February 23 and 24, 2026, targeting major crime hotspots across several areas. The operations were carried out in locations including Mukwano Roundabout, Railway Line, and 6th Street under Kabalagala Police Division; Zana Parish…