African forces left Goma city on Tuesday through a border point into Rwanda. They pulled back after M23 rebels took over the key eastern Congo area. The troops from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania had tried since late 2023 to help the Congolese army fight M23 fighters. Military trucks crossed the border as officials from both countries watched.
The mission failed when rebels captured Goma in January. Foreign soldiers faced problems with mountain fighting and working with local troops. Many attacks caught them off guard during their time there. Political fights between Congo and Rwanda made things worse throughout the conflict.
Peace talks in Qatar have started as the troops leave. M23 forces control security in Goma right now. More...
Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi asked the government inspector to investigate cash payments to lawmakers. He sent a letter Monday saying MPs received 100 million shillings each through secret handouts. His concerns grew after Bukoto South MP Kagabo Twaha admitted on TV that he took the money. People across Uganda expressed anger when they learned about these payments through social media posts.
Ssenyonyi wants answers about where the money came from, why it was given out, who approved it, and how many MPs received it. He called the payments illegal corruption because they happened at night with no public notice. The letter points out nobody explained what the funds were for—parliament work, helping local areas, or something else...
President Museveni met with Starlink team members Ben MacWilliams and Brandi Oliver at Nakasero. He welcomed their plans to bring cheap internet to remote parts of Uganda. Only about 27 percent of Ugandans can access the internet today. The government wants better tech access to help grow the economy.
Former investment chief Morrison Rwakakamba called this meeting an important step forward. He said Starlink could help Uganda reach its national goals for 2030. The satellite service works well across all types of land areas where cables cannot reach. Students would gain more chances to learn online with faster connections. Small businesses, making up most of Uganda's economy, could sell to new markets with better internet.
With improved...
Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO Mumba Kalifungwa showed off his golf skills at the April Mug Challenge last weekend. He started early at Uganda Golf Club, making the top ten list among players. This marked his second time playing since becoming CEO, having previously competed during heavy rain at the Stanbic Match Play in Entebbe.
Rino Kitimbo won the tournament with 65 net points, taking first place on the merit table. Yunus Bbale, Menon Manoj, and Francis Tusiime won the men's group. Gloria Mbaguta and Ruth Ssali led the women's categories, with Martha Babirye and Ruth Muyege as runners-up. Jennifer Apio and Geoffrey Matata topped the seniors board with scores of 74 and 66.
The bank plans to keep backing golf tournaments across Uganda...
Cardinals will start voting for a new pope on May 7 inside the Sistine Chapel. About 180 cardinals met Monday to set this date, though only those under age 80 can vote. The chapel remains closed to visitors during this time. Voters begin with a special Mass before moving in procession to the voting area.
Each cardinal swears to keep the process secret and avoid outside influence. They promise to serve faithfully if chosen as pope. Everyone else must leave when the master of ceremonies says extra omnes. Cardinals pray together before starting their ballots.
All voting happens in the sealed chapel without phone calls or messages. A two-thirds majority elects the new pope. Smoke signals tell people waiting outside about results - black...
The Specialty Coffee Expo just finished its run at Houston's Gordon Brown Convention Center with more than 10,000 visitors from 80 countries. Uganda made waves as ten coffee exporters showed off their products to worldwide buyers. These sellers signed deals with international customers during the three-day event. Mountain Harvest, a Ugandan brand, reached the finals for the Sustainable Coffee Award. Coffee experts praised Uganda's Robusta beans for their unique taste.
Uganda's coffee team met with US Ambassador Robie Kakonge at the expo. Dr. Gerald Kyaalo from Uganda's Agriculture Ministry led the group through the event. Ambassador Kakonge helped arrange meetings with American academics to boost Uganda's coffee business. The head of...
King Mohammed VI welcomed three foreign ministers from Sahel countries Monday at his palace in Rabat. The group represented Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger - all members of the Alliance of Sahel States. They met to strengthen ties between Morocco and these nations, building on their history of friendship and teamwork. The ministers thanked the king for his help with growth projects across their region.
The visitors praised the king's plan to open Atlantic Ocean access for landlocked Sahel countries and promised to speed up work on this project immediately. The ministers also told the king about recent progress in their alliance, which aims to bring their countries closer together. This meeting shows Morocco wants to remain a trusted...
Catholic Relief Services started work Monday on a new project for children with disabilities at the Gambia Pastoral Institute. The EU-funded program aims to help disabled children through education, tech tools, and play activities. CRS Project Manager Saidina Alieu Jarjou told attendees the effort would create new chances for children often left behind. The 30-month plan partners with local disability groups to break down barriers facing these children.
GFD Chairperson Muhammed Krubally said the project matches national laws about disability rights. He noted it follows both Gambian rules and UN standards for helping people with disabilities join society fully. CRS Country Manager Dr. Amulai Touray stressed that local communities must...
The Gambian government signed four agreements with leaders from China's Heilongjiang Province at the State House in Banjul. President Adama Barrow watched as officials put pen to paper on deals meant to build stronger ties between the two regions. These agreements represent a key step forward in efforts to create meaningful partnerships for national growth. Government officials say the deals will help several areas of development across the country.
One agreement focuses on building new water systems and sports facilities to improve public resources. Another provides free eye surgeries for people with cataracts as part of expanded healthcare services. A third agreement creates programs for worker training and skill sharing between the...
