Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Xi said in the message that China and Uganda, bound by a long-standing traditional friendship, have in recent years firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, delivered fruitful […]
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Government Cites Foreign Funding as NGO Bureau Suspends Civil Society Operations
The government has defended the suspension of several civil society organisations, citing intelligence reports alleging that some groups are receiving foreign funding to engage in activities considered prejudicial to national security, particularly during the election period. The Uganda National NGO Bureau this week ordered a number of organisations working in human rights, governance, media freedom […]
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FARDC Reinforces South Kivu After AFC/M23 Withdrawal
Following the December 16 announcement by the AFC/M23 rebels to withdraw from Uvira, which they had captured on December 9, the Congolese army coalition is deploying more forces in areas surrounding the town in South Kivu Province in a bid to control it. This authoritative news website understands that the very day AFC/M23 announced its […]
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Breaking: Speaker Anita Among Survives Accident in Mukono
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Saturday evening narrowly escaped an accident after a trailer nearly rammed into her official vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway. According to Chris Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament, the incident occurred at around 5:45 pm in Mukono District as the Speaker was returning to […]
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Saboteurs Target Museveni’s Investment Drive as Smear Campaign Hits Victoria Sugar Factory
As President Yoweri Museveni traverses the world courting investors to create jobs and accelerate Uganda’s industrial growth, a new wave of economic sabotage is brewing at home — driven by selfish interests hiding behind the mask of journalism. In what appears to be a coordinated plot to frustrate Uganda’s investment climate, Victoria Sugar Factory in […]
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Odinga to be Burried Sunday
The National Funeral Committee on the State Funeral of the late Raila Odinga, co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the former Prime Minister will be buried on Sunday, October 19, in line with his family’s wishes. Speaking during a press briefing in Karen after the news of his demise on Wednesday, Kindiki […]
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UNOC Engineer Missing After Fall at Busowoko Falls
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has confirmed that one of its staff members, Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, is missing after reportedly falling into River Nile at Busowoko Falls in Jinja District. According to a statement released by UNOC management, the incident occurred on Friday, October 11, 2025, when Eng. Rwakasanga, who serves as the Manager […]
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Nandala Mafabi Secures EC Clearance for 2026 Presidential Bid
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially verified the supporters’ forms of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader, Nandala Mafabi James Nathan, clearing a key hurdle in his quest to contest the 2026 presidential election. A certificate issued by the EC and signed by Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama confirms that Mafabi submitted the required lists of […]
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NUP Rushes to Beat Deadline as Thousands More Signatures Submitted for Bobi Wine Nomination
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has submitted thousands of additional signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC) in a frantic effort to secure the presidential nomination of party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. NUP Secretary-General Lewis Rubongoya confirmed the development on Sunday morning, posting on X that the […]
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Rwanda Hits Back at European Parliament Over Ingabire Detention
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has sharply rebuked the European Parliament after it passed a resolution calling for the release of opposition leader Victoire Ingabire, characterizing the move as neocolonial interference. In a message posted on social media, Minister Nduhungirehe emphasized Rwanda’s sovereignty: “I wish to remind the European Parliament, in case they forgot it, […]