Mental health problems affect refugees living across West Nile region as suicide cases increase. Abdala Lucky took his life after fighting with his wife at Bidibidi Settlement. The 45-year-old South Sudanese father hanged himself from a tree outside his home. Police found the body and returned it to family members for burial. Heavy drinking may have caused emotional stress that led to his death.
Other refugees face similar struggles at settlements like Imvepi and Rhino Camp. Food cuts and reduced aid push people toward desperate actions. Social workers report more suicide attempts among displaced families. Development groups stopped programs because donors reduced funding amounts. Basic services became harder to access for vulnerable...
Iran launched fresh missiles toward Israel as fighting between the countries grows worse. Air raid sirens screamed across Israeli cities like Bat Yam where people ran to safe places. The Israeli military shot down incoming rockets and told citizens to stay away from crowds and outdoor areas. Emergency alerts buzzed on phones as families rushed underground for protection. At least 10 Israelis died from the overnight attacks.
Iran lost 128 people according to health officials but reporters cannot confirm these numbers because foreign media faces restrictions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the bombing sites and called the strikes planned murder of women and children. He promised Iran would face serious consequences for...
Uganda faces potential US travel restrictions along with 35 other countries under President Trump's expanded immigration plan. The State Department memo gives these nations 60 days to improve security measures or face visa bans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the confidential document that targets weak passport systems and high visa overstay rates. African countries make up 25 of the 36 nations on the list alongside Caribbean and Pacific regions. Countries must submit action plans by Wednesday morning to address passport security gaps.
Ugandans could struggle to obtain US visas if restrictions take effect across multiple travel categories. Political leaders and business executives regularly visit America for specialized medical...
Francesco Arezzo from Italy will lead Rotary International during 2025-26 after the previous leader stepped down early. The Rotary board picked Arezzo from candidates who applied two years ago when the group chose future presidents. He takes over July 1 as head of the worldwide service organization that helps communities. Arezzo comes from Sicily where he works as a tooth doctor and serves many dental groups. The emergency selection shows how Rotary handles unexpected leadership changes.
The new president will keep the Unite for Good theme that encourages members to work together. Rotary has 1.4 million volunteers across more than 200 countries who tackle local problems. Arezzo spent 30 years with Rotary and held many important jobs...
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere told Ugandans they should vote without fear during upcoming elections. The church leader spoke during Holy Trinity Sunday Mass and called voting both a right and sacred duty. He said citizens must help their country through democratic participation. People who cannot reach polling stations should ask others to represent them. The Archbishop wants everyone to move together peacefully through the election process.
Church officials worry about unauthorized production of communion bread across Uganda. Ssemogerere called this practice a serious violation of church law that threatens spiritual traditions. Early missionaries once went three months without Mass because they lacked proper bread for the ceremony. Only...
Donald Trump says he can stop the fighting between Israel and Iran during their current war. The former president posted messages claiming both countries will agree to peace deals. Trump believes he receives no credit for diplomatic work but trusts people understand his peace efforts. He promised to make the Middle East great again through successful negotiations.
Israel intercepted most Iranian missiles during recent attacks on their territory. Military officials found no damage or casualties from the latest rocket strikes. Israeli forces keep warning civilians about following safety procedures during the conflict. International leaders demand both nations stop their violent exchanges.
Iranian health workers report 128 deaths and 900...
Government teams register remote village people for national identity cards across Karamoja region. Workers finished enrolling staff at health centers and schools before starting public registration. Teams began outreach at Tapac Sub-county targeting mountain communities called Nakonyen and Kaleuron. Deputy Commissioner Justin Tuko explained identity cards help residents access government services. He told villagers the cards are essential for healthcare and education programs.
Registration workers use motorcycles and trucks with speakers to reach scattered homesteads. NIRA coordinator Susan Talep said creative methods help find people spread across rough terrain. Many adults missed the 2014 registration drive or recently reached the...
Uganda stopped automatic traffic fines until mid-July after public complaints about the new digital monitoring system. Security Minister Jim Muhwezi said the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System helps track criminals rather than collect money from drivers. The government uses digital number plates with GPS tracking to find stolen vehicles and prevent crime. Officials already recovered one stolen car from Mukono District using the new technology. The penalty system caused confusion among citizens who thought it only existed to generate revenue.
President Museveni defended the digital plates during his budget speech and criticized old removable plates for helping criminals escape. The new plates have special features that alert police...
Armed cattle herders killed 45 people during a nighttime attack against Yelewata town. The attackers burned many houses before police arrived and fought back with gunfire. Officials from Benue state confirmed the deadly raid happened overnight and left dozens dead. Eyewitnesses watched the violence unfold as herders targeted the central Nigerian community. Police engaged the armed group after they finished destroying homes and killing residents.
Nomadic herders and settled farmers fight regularly across central Nigeria over limited land resources. Competition for grazing areas and farming space creates ongoing conflicts between these groups. The latest violence follows other recent attacks that killed dozens more people. Two days...
