S. Sudanese student killed by thugs in Kasanga identified
The South Sudanese student was allegedly attacked and killed by thugs A South Sudanese student who was last week hit and killed by thugs during a music concert at Wonderworld Amusement in Kansanga has finally been identified. Earlier information indicated the deceased was a student of...
Gambia foils alleged coup attempt, arrests four soldiers
Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow’s administration, the government said on Wednesday. The Gambian Armed Forces High Command arrested four soldiers linked to the alleged coup after a military operation on Tuesday, it...
Blencowe sees bright future at Kitgum graphite project
UK junior mining firm Blencowe Resources Limited, which is exploring for graphite in Kitgum district, says it has completed additional tests on the products from its drilling campaign, explaining that it now has a better idea of the commercial potential of its Orom- Cross project....
Uganda, DRC sign pact over transmission line
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are undertaking a feasibility study for the construction of an electricity transmission line from Kasese to Bunia. The feasibility study is expected to be concluded by March 2023, according to our sources, with an inception report already done....
Court declines to issue criminal summons against minister Mao
Gerald Siranda (L) with Norbert Mao Court has declined to issue criminal summons against Norbert Mao, the Democratic Party (DP) president who also doubles as the minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Male Hassan Mabirizi, a renowned Kampala lawyer (now jailed) filed an application requesting...
SFC deserter arrested over plans to attack Luuka police station
Samuel Mulondo (R) after the arrest A Special Forces Command (SFC), deserter Samuel Mulondo has been arrested on allegations of plotting to attack Luuka central police station. Mulondo (formerly registered as RA 217246) was arrested on Wednesday while wearing Islamic clerical attire and seated outside...
Elephants kill poacher in Murchison Falls national park
The deceased was allegedly trampled to death by elephants A 36-year-old poacher who went missing inside Murchison Falls national park in Nwoya district has been found dead. Geoffrey Ongwech disappeared on Friday last week inside the national park in Purongo sub-county where he had illegally...
Archbishop Kazimba, homosexuals are also children of God
Gay activists in Uganda Since his enthronement in March 2020, Archbishop Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has consistently spoken against homosexuality. Archbishop Kazimba in his Christmas message didn’t mince words before a youthful crowd in Mukono on December 12. He said since the Church of England elected...
Gambia foils alleged coup attempt, four soldiers arrested
FILE Gambia’s President Adama Barrow Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow’s administration, the government said on Wednesday. The Gambian Armed Forces High Command arrested four soldiers linked to the alleged coup after a...
Drama as archbishop blocks St Mary’s College HM hand over ceremony
Brother Deodati Aganyira The Catholic Church has blocked attempts by Brother Deodati Aganyira, the long-serving educationist and head teacher of St Mary’s College – Kisubi (SMACK) from appointing his successor. Kampala Archbishop, Paul Ssemogerere reportedly stormed the school Tuesday to block the handover ceremony organized by...
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