Uganda exited the FIFA Under-17 World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Burkina Faso following a draw at Aspire Zone Pitch 5 in Qatar. The Cubs conceded all five spot kicks while missing one attempt, ending their tournament despite earlier eliminating Senegal in the previous round.
Arafat Nkoola gave Uganda the lead with a curled finish assisted by Abubakali Walusimbi, but substitute Alassana Bagayogo equalized for the Young Stallions to force the shootout. Coach Brian Ssenyondo fielded Enock Bagenda in place of suspended captain James Bogere and introduced goalkeeper Adrian Mukwanga specifically for penalties.
Burkina Faso advances to meet Italy in the quarterfinals after the Europeans defeated Uzbekistan in their knockout...
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has designated former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera to serve as Special Envoy for mediation efforts following violent protests that resulted in hundreds of fatalities across Tanzania. Chakwera will conduct stakeholder consultations with government representatives, opposition groups, religious organizations and international partners during his assignment, which will be supported by Assistant Secretary-General Luis Franceschi.
The intervention follows widespread international criticism of electoral processes that featured ballot tampering, internet disruptions and candidate disqualifications. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk condemned security forces for...
Uganda suffered a comprehensive defeat against Morocco in Tangier, losing 4-0 as the Atlas Lions dominated proceedings at Stade Tangier. Herbert Achai's own goal gave the hosts an early advantage before Ismael Saibari, Sofiane Rahimi and Bilal El Khannous extended the margin. Coach Paul Put made six changes from the previous match against Chad, bringing in Denis Onyango, Allan Okello, Khalid Aucho, Steven Mukwala, Hilary Mukundane and Kenneth Ssemakula.
The absence of injured pair Aziz Kayondo and Rogers Mato left Achai exposed on the left flank against Brahim Diaz and Noussair Mazraoui. Morocco controlled 63 percent of possession and attempted 23 shots while Uganda managed only one effort on target through Okello. Onyango made at...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned cabinet ministers that international lenders may withdraw financial support following post-election disturbances and reported human rights violations that have undermined the nation's reputation for political stability. Western donors and multilateral institutions, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, have suspended or placed under review budget assistance programs after violence surrounding local government elections and alleged disappearances of opposition figures.
Hassan instructed the Finance Ministry to prioritize domestic revenue generation through expanded tax collection, reduced exemptions, and accelerated monetization of natural gas reserves, mineral...
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited has initiated an investigation after vandals caused multiple transmission towers to collapse on lines connecting Owen Falls, Mukono North and Namanve South, resulting in one fatality and widespread power interruptions. Authorities confirmed the infrastructure failure disrupted electricity supply to Mukono North substation, prompting emergency response teams to assess damage and begin restoration efforts.
Police have opened inquiries into both the fatal incident and the sabotage of the 132kV transmission system. Annual vandalism targeting power infrastructure costs the utility over seven billion shillings and causes more than 250 documented incidents affecting medical facilities...
Kampala socialite Bryan Kirumira appeared before Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court on charges connected to the death of Carol Nalubwama, a 25-year-old woman who sustained fatal burn injuries at his residence in Kyamula Zone. Authorities transported the defendant to court in an ambulance while lying on a stretcher with bandaged burn wounds, and proceedings took place in chambers with only law enforcement and family members of the deceased present.
Prosecutors accuse Kirumira and four co-defendants of performing a ritual involving candle wax, petrol, and ghee that resulted in the victim's injuries. Additional charges include possession of marijuana and providing false statements to investigators who initially received reports of a gas...
Kabale High Court has ordered Rubanda district authorities to pay 10 million shillings in damages to Vivian Kwesiga, a former sub-county chief who was kept on interdiction beyond the legal timeframe. Justice Samuel Emokor determined that officials violated public service regulations by maintaining the suspension for three years after corruption allegations emerged involving missing funds for fuel payments, road repairs, and a multipurpose hall construction project. The court also mandated full payment of salary arrears accumulated during the extended suspension period.
Kwesiga's legal team argued that standing orders require investigations to conclude within three months for internal matters and six months when law enforcement...
Fuel pricing disparities across Africa reveal stark economic divisions, with Libya selling gasoline at approximately 100 shillings per liter while Uganda charges between 4,950 and 5,060 shillings, according to Global Petrol Prices data. The contrast stems from Libya's substantial oil subsidies and domestic production capacity, whereas East African nations depend entirely on imports and face currency depreciation pressures. Democratic Republic of Congo residents pay roughly 3,700 shillings per liter, demonstrating how conflict zones experience supply chain disruptions that inflate costs.
East Africa maintains consistently elevated prices due to the absence of functional refineries, heavy taxation accounting for nearly half of pump...
Kampala authorities are grappling with over two million motorcycle taxis operating with minimal regulation as unemployment drives thousands into the informal transport sector. A joint census by the Kampala Capital City Authority and the Works ministry found that 94 percent of riders lack proper licenses, 98 percent operate without public service vehicle permits, and 73 percent have no vehicle registration documents. The unregulated expansion has contributed to rising road casualties, with motorcyclist fatalities increasing 13.2 percent and passenger deaths climbing from 614 to 676.
President Yoweri Museveni allocated 10.2 billion shillings to motorcycle taxi cooperatives across Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso to help operators acquire...
