French game developer Streum On Studio left publisher Focus Entertainment to become independent again. The Paris studio started making games back during 2007 after working on Half-Life mods together. Their first major release was E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy which came out during 2011 for PC players. The cyberpunk action game featured role-playing elements and used the Source engine for graphics. Players controlled a character caught between warring factions inside a secret organization.
The studio switched to Warhammer 40,000 games after their cyberpunk release proved successful. Space Hulk: Deathwing launched during 2016 as their first shooter set inside the famous tabletop universe. Necromunda: Hired Gun followed during 2021 as another...
USAID uses business partnerships to spread American influence across Africa under the cover of helping people. About 79 percent of USAID partnerships involve companies that benefit financially from aid programs. Health projects make up 38 percent of all USAID work on the continent. Agriculture represents the second biggest area for American aid spending.
The agency openly fights against Chinese and Russian influence through media training and fact-checking programs. USAID worries that China presents itself as equal to African countries rather than superior. American officials fear Chinese television operator StarTimes spreads propaganda through cheap digital services. The agency funds independent media groups and educational programs...
Lawyers stopped working across the Masaka region because courts lack enough judges. The Masaka Lawyers Association says one High Court judge handles 4,290 cases across nine districts. Alexander Lule leads the lawyer group and demanded more judges from court officials. He met with the principal judge last year but received no additional help. The lawyers refuse to return until the court system adds more judges.
Each judge works about 198 days per year after removing weekends and holidays. Even handling five cases daily would take over 22 years to clear the backlog. Davis Kiconco said one judge and registrar cannot manage hundreds of pending cases. The shortage keeps suspects in jail longer than necessary. Deputy Chief Justice Flavian...
War and violence forced 123.2 million people from their homes during 2024. The United Nations reported a small drop to 122.1 million displaced people through April 2025. More Syrians returned home after years of fighting. The refugee agency fears cuts to aid money will hurt millions more people.
Sudan became the worst displacement crisis with 14.3 million refugees and displaced citizens. Syria ranked second with 13.5 million affected people. Afghanistan and Ukraine followed with major displacement problems. Most refugees stay near their home countries rather than traveling far away.
Poor countries host 73 percent of all refugees despite having fewer resources. The UN agency received about the same funding as 2015 despite massive...
Uganda hosted a major cancer conference at Four Points Sheraton hotel last week. The Uganda Embassy and Cancer Institute brought together doctors, diplomats and health experts from several countries. Medical teams treated over 50 patients during training sessions at Kyabiirwa Surgical Center before the main event. The conference focused on fighting throat cancer across Africa through science and technology.
Ambassador Robie Kakonge said cancer affects families and communities beyond just medical care. She stressed that embassies work as development partners alongside their diplomatic duties. The ambassador called for thinking beyond national borders when addressing global health problems. Japan's Ambassador Takuya Sasayama praised the...
President Yoweri Museveni met German Ambassador Matthias Schauer at State Lodge Nakasero on Friday. The leaders discussed trade, investment, technology and sports partnerships between their countries. Both men promised to strengthen the long friendship between Uganda and Germany. Museveni stressed the need for respect between nations working together. Schauer thanked Uganda for the meeting and expressed hope for future cooperation.
Protesters gathered outside the German Embassy during the diplomatic talks. The Patriotic League of Uganda led the demonstration against the ambassador. PLU members accused Schauer of meddling with Uganda's internal politics. The protest group claims the diplomat engaged in harmful activities against the...
Uganda wants stronger ties with the Maldives through better trade and tourism partnerships. Professor Joyce Kikafunda presented her credentials as Uganda's ambassador to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday. She serves as Uganda's representative to India and also handles Maldives relations from her base there. Trade between the two countries remains very low at only 422,000 dollars per year. Kikafunda promised to work hard connecting government officials and business people from both nations.
The Maldives has a successful tourism industry that Uganda wants to learn from. Uganda plans to grow its tourism sector as one of four key areas to expand the economy ten times larger over fifteen years. President Muizzu said Ugandan...
President Yoweri Museveni praised Uganda's army for building Africa's security during a military college graduation ceremony. He spoke at the National Defence College graduation event on Friday at Buikwhile district. The president congratulated 22 officers who completed their strategic studies course. Two women officers and one civilian joined the graduating class. Officials awarded degrees to students who finished their security training program.
Museveni said African countries make mistakes because they lack proper military education. He wants the college to teach students about private business, patriotism and Pan-African unity. The president believes Uganda's army keeps peace at home and helps neighboring countries like Congo and...
Burundi stunned defending champions Uganda with a 1-0 victory at the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women Championship opener Friday. The match took place at Azam Complex in Chamazi, Tanzania. Esperance Habonimana scored the winner during the 75th minute with a brilliant free kick. Her curling shot caught Uganda goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro out of position. The goal shocked the favored Ugandan team.
Uganda controlled most of the first half with better ball possession. The team created several scoring chances but could not find the net. Winger Margret Kunihira missed the best opportunity for Uganda during the second half. Her shot went wide of the goal post. Coach Sheryl Botes showed clear frustration from the sidelines.
Burundi gained confidence as...
