Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda after attending rally for opposition leader
Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda shortly after attending a rally organized for an opposition leader. Witnesses say they were taken away by unidentified men in plain clothes, sparking fear and outrage among human rights groups. Reports suggest the activists had been supporting democratic reforms and were targeted because of their involvement in […]
Uganda reaches agreement with US Govt to take in migrants
Uganda has agreed to take in people from other countries who cannot get asylum in the United States but are also unwilling to return to their home nations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Thursday, August 21. President Donald Trump has targeted millions of immigrants in the U.S. for deportation and is looking for other […]
CHAN: Results of match-day three games, Monday, Tuesday fixtures
The third round of games in the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, treated football fans to some thrilling action over the weekend. This year’s tournament is taking place across five venues in four cities, with Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania sharing hosting duties. Nineteen national teams are in the race for glory, with the competition starting […]
Nigerian striker, Lawal Abubakar falls to death in Uganda
Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal has died in Uganda after falling from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. Lawal, a 29-year-old striker, played for Vipers Sports Club, a top football team in Uganda. According to reports, the incident happened early Monday when he fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade. He had been visiting […]
I didn’t get Tems, Omah Lay arrested in Uganda – Babe Cool
In a recent interview, Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has denied claims that he was responsible for the arrest of Nigerian singers Tems and Omah Lay in 2020. The artists were detained after attending a concert at Speke Resort in Kampala on December 12, despite COVID-19 regulations that limited large gatherings. At the time, Tems accused […]
One dead in Uganda Ebola outbreak
A 32-year-old nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, has died from the Sudan Ebola Virus. The health ministry confirmed on January 30 that this is the first reported case of the outbreak in the capital. Officials are now working to track potential contacts and prevent further spread of the virus. The nurse […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles of Nigeria to face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This was confirmed during the final draw ceremony held on January 27, 2025, at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria, who have won the AFCON three times, earned their spot […]
Arsenal Fan Shot Dead Celebrating Win Over Man United in Uganda
A tragic event unfolded in Lukaya town, Uganda, where an Arsenal fan was shot dead while celebrating his team’s victory over Manchester United. The incident occurred at a local restaurant about 100 kilometers from Kampala, Uganda’s capital, following Arsenal’s 2-0 win. The celebration was filled with excitement, but the noise upset the restaurant manager, who […]