By Dr. Joel Isabirye The debate on the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Amendment Bill 2025 is ongoing in Parliament. The reform is expected to strengthen the contribution of copyright to Uganda’s creative sector. However, clause 9 remains contentious. The question is whether radio stations should pay musicians for the music they broadcast. Many Members of […]
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ICRC Ready to Facilitate Transfer of FARDC Soldiers released by M23/AFC Rebels
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is ready to facilitate the transfer of more than 5,000 FARDC soldiers recently released by the M23/AFC rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On March 8, 2026, M23/AFC officials, through spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, announced that the soldiers—captured on various frontlines—had been freed. The […]
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Police Investigate Mob Killing of Two Suspected Thieves
Police in Kagadi are investigating the mob killing of two men suspected of attempting to break into a drug shop. The victims, David Kato, 26, and Benon Tumusiime, 28, were beaten to death by an angry mob on March 7, 2026, at Twerire Trading Centre in Galiboleka Sub-county. According to Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine […]
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Investigation: Inside the Owino Market Demolition for Flood Control and Waste Management
A week after a small part of St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market was demolished on March 7, fresh details from traders, city officials and security agencies reveal that the operation was planned and communicated well in advance, contradicting claims that it was a sudden or illegal action. The interviews this authoritative news website has conducted with […]
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Methane Challenge In Uganda: Can Oil Development and Climate Responsibility Coexist?
As the country edges closer to first oil, a quiet battle over methane emissions is emerging, raising questions about regulation, accountability, and whether Uganda can balance development with climate responsibility. In a conference room at a forum hosted by Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI) and the Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas (CSCO) in […]
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What “The Jazz with Jajja, Ranch Edition” Missed: A Call for Content Creator Advocacy
By Godwin Agaba It’s always a significant moment when a president takes the time to engage with a segment of the population. Such meetings can be a source of hope and encouragement, fostering a sense of connection between leadership and citizens. However, during the recent “The Jazz with Jajja, Ranch Edition,” where content creators, bloggers, […]
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Tanzania Takes EAC Secretary General Seat, Skipping South Sudan
Leaders of the East African Community have appointed Tanzanian diplomat Stephen Patrick Mbundi as the bloc’s new Secretary General, bypassing South Sudan despite expectations that the position would rotate to Juba. The appointment was announced Saturday during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State held in Arusha, Tanzania. Mbundi will serve a five-year […]
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UPDF, Somali Army Seize Mubarak in Anti-Al-Shabaab Offensive
Troops of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), alongside the Somali National Army (SNA), have captured Mubarak town after a joint assault on an Al-Shabaab stronghold. The operation, code-named “Rolling Thunder,” began on February 28, 2026. Sector One Commander Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja […]
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How Was Khamenei Killed?
The reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1, 2026, was shaped by extended intelligence gathering, according to The New York Times. U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analysts had tracked Hamaney’s movements and patterns for months, building a detailed profile of his likely locations and routines. This long‑term tracking was intended to increase the […]
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African countries should resist Europe’s assertive migration diplomacy
By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo European leaders may distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but their own approaches increasingly mirror similar strategies. Since the 2015 ‘migration crisis,’ Europe has pressured African countries to tighten border controls and accept returned migrants, regardless of whether such policies serve Africa’s interests. Today, European governments are pursuing tougher […]