A stampede at the Kericho Green Stadium during Kenya’s national Mashujaa Day celebrations turned a day of honor and pride into a tragic event, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuries to 13 others. The incident unfolded when locals attempted to enter the stadium, and panic swiftly gripped…

David Balondemu, the chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, finds himself in legal trouble as he has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of obtaining money from a Korean investor under false pretenses. The 52-year-old Balondemu was brought before the City Hall Chief Magistrate’s Court, presided over by…

Uganda’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was carefully determined based on the session’s agenda and the government’s desire to effectively represent the country and influence policy outcomes, according to a statement by the Third Deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Nakadamia, presented in the House on October 18, 2023…

Three individuals, including a British tourist, were killed in a “cowardly terrorist” attack at Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwest Uganda, according to Ugandan authorities. The incident occurred during a pursuit of suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group. The ADF initially originated in Uganda but now…

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced the closure of the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China. This decision is part of Norway’s ongoing structural reforms within the Foreign Service. As part of these reforms, some diplomatic missions are being closed, while staffing…

According to the Palestinian health ministry, at least nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire during rallies in the West Bank on Friday as people gathered in solidarity with war-torn Gaza. The demonstrations took place nearly a week after a massive Hamas attack on southern Israel sparked an all-out war…

Shelter Afrique Shareholders have unanimously approved revised Statutes during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Algiers, Algeria. This historic decision elevates Shelter Afrique into a dynamic Development Bank dedicated to sustainable affordable housing and urban development across Africa. His Excellency Aymen Benabderrahmane, the Prime Minister of Algeria, inaugurated the opening ceremony…

Charis Lynn Lamunu, a 12-year-old girl, briefly took over the role of the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, Maria Hakansson, as part of an initiative to raise awareness about the rights and voices of young girls and women. The symbolic takeover occurred at the Embassy of Sweden in Kampala, Uganda. Charis Lynn…

Adjumani District, Uganda — Police in Adjumani District, Northern Uganda, have apprehended two individuals as part of an investigation into a suspected human trafficking ring that allegedly smuggled eight South Sudanese nationals into Uganda. The suspects, identified as Maguek Machar, a South Sudanese refugee at Ocea Refugee Settlement in Madi-Okollo District…