The Jamaica Football Federation has revealed its 26-player roster for World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for Thursday, November 13, and on Tuesday, November 18, with conspicuous absences sparking debate among fans. Leon Bailey was excluded from the selection, presumably because he is recovering from a serious injury, while Mason Greenwood remains unavailable despite securing Jamaican citizenship.
Several supporters welcomed fresh additions to the team, including Brentford defender Rico Henry and Inter Miami player Ian Fray, who earns his second national team opportunity. The squad features three goalkeepers, 13 defenders and midfielders, and 10 forwards.
Jamaica will face Trinidad and Tobago away on the 13th before hosting their...
Allan Okello scored against his previous team as Vipers SC defeated KCCA FC 1-0 during a Friday night encounter at St. Mary's Stadium in Kitende. The midfielder capitalized on a loose ball in the 32nd minute after goalkeeper Charles Lukwago could not secure a delivery from Yunus Sentamu. The victory moved defending champions Vipers to 10th place with six points and four matches remaining, while KCCA dropped their first game in six outings but stayed atop the standings with 11 points.
At Midigo grounds in Yumbe, Entebbe UPPC defeated Calvary FC 4-2 in their opponents' inaugural top-flight home match. Samuel Kawawa and Hassan Ssenyonjo gave the visitors a two-goal advantage before John Rogers reduced the deficit. Ambrose Kigozi and...
Uganda's leader has cautioned that environmental damage and unsustainable land practices have reduced flow along the River Nile by roughly one-third since 1964, with discharge into Sudan dropping from 60 billion cubic meters annually to approximately 40 billion today. Yoweri Museveni told the United Nations special envoy for the Horn of Africa on Friday, November 7, 2025, that deforestation driven by growing populations reliant on biomass fuel and primitive farming methods poses a greater threat than political disputes over dam construction.
Museveni argued that poverty reduction and economic modernization across basin countries offer the only path to reversing ecological decline. He noted that the Congo River carries far more water...
Uganda's president has justified his country's military deployment to South Sudan as necessary to prevent state collapse rather than favor any political faction. Yoweri Museveni told the United Nations special envoy for the Horn of Africa on Friday, November 7, 2025, that Ugandan forces intervened in 2013 when violence erupted between President Salva Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar to stabilize the capital and avert regional chaos.
Museveni said political disputes should be resolved through elections instead of armed conflict, citing Kenya as a model for managing disagreements democratically. He noted that Uganda has transitioned from direct military engagement to advising South Sudanese leaders on unity and reconciliation. Earlier...
Uganda's president has criticized African leaders who promote religious and cultural divisions, arguing that identity politics rooted in tribe, faith, or ethnicity undermines regional stability and prevents nations from building effective institutions. Yoweri Museveni made the comments during a meeting with the United Nations special envoy for the Horn of Africa on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Mbale State Lodge.
Museveni said ideological weakness drives leaders to exploit sectarian differences rather than focus on development and security. He used dietary customs as an example, noting that his community avoids certain foods but coexists peacefully with groups holding different practices. He questioned why some Muslims judge others for...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a regional economic integration agreement in Washington that ties commercial cooperation to progress on security commitments made under a peace deal signed in June. The framework covers cross-border commerce, infrastructure development, and investment, but its implementation depends on both countries fulfilling military disengagement and neutralization obligations outlined in earlier accords.
On Friday, officials from the two nations joined American mediators and representatives from Qatar, Togo, and the African Union for the fourth oversight meeting on the peace agreement. Discussions centered on plans to neutralize rebel groups, advance force withdrawals, and launch joint...
South Africa will assume temporary leadership of the Southern African Development Community after Madagascar withdrew from the position because of internal turmoil that has undermined its ability to fulfill the duties. The regional bloc announced on Friday during an emergency virtual meeting led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, noting that South Africa will hold the role until a permanent replacement is selected by the end of this month.
Madagascar's government has faced weeks of unrest that began in late September when demonstrators protested utility shortages before broadening their demands to include removing President Andry Rajoelina and addressing systemic graft. A military faction that previously supported Rajoelina's rise to power...
The Alliance for National Transformation criticized security forces for allegedly disrupting opposition rallies and detaining supporters during recent campaign activities in Lira, Kiruhura, and Mbarara districts. Acting National Coordinator Alice Alaso Asianut issued a statement on Saturday expressing concern about physical assaults on women during arrests and warning that deployment of unidentified armed personnel threatens electoral stability. The party demanded the immediate release of detained campaign workers and called on the Electoral Commission to guarantee protection for all candidates.
Law enforcement authorities maintained that arrests in Mbarara followed violence against officers and property damage by participants at...
Uganda's state minister for the Luwero Triangle region concluded political outreach activities for civilian veterans in Nakasongola district, emphasizing intergenerational transmission of patriotic values and accountability for government support programs. Alice Kaboyo reported providing medical assistance and funeral subsidies to 240 aging liberation participants while confirming that 6.1 billion shillings had been authorized for benefit distributions reaching 2,462 recipients across multiple districts, with additional disbursements scheduled to proceed during the current month.
Officials addressed community concerns about development displacement, with Public Service Minister Muruuli Mukasa dismissing claims regarding forced...
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