Scores Dead in Sudan Market Bombing.
Over 60 civilians died in a bombing at a busy market in Sudan. It was one of the deadliest attacks since the conflict got worse.
Women and children were among those killed at Sabirin Market in Karari District. Many more were hurt. The government blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
The attack happened when the market was very crowded. Witnesses saw terrible damage. People looked for missing loved ones in the rubble.
Just a week ago, the RSF also attacked a hospital in Al-Fashir. That attack killed 70 patients, mostly women and children. There are reports of more killings in rural areas.
Sudan's government accused the RSF of targeting civilians after losing battles. It said global...
Ugandans Can Now Register to Vote for the 2026 Elections.
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has started updating the National Voters' Register in preparation for the general elections in 2025 and 2026.
Voters can register at update stations in each parish or ward across the country. The voter registration period began on January 20, 2025, and will end on February 10, 2025.
During this time, the Commission will register new voters and process requests from voters to change their voting location.
Students who turn 18 and have a National Identification Number (NIN) from NIRA can vote. They must go to an update center to be assigned a polling station.
Justice Simon Byabakama is the Electoral Commission chairman. He said these students...
LYANTONDE, Uganda - The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) medical teams have carried out more than 100 surgeries in the Lyantonde and Lwengo districts. The surgeries were part of activities marking the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations.
Lt. Col. Dr Godfrey Ngobya led the UPDF medical team in the two districts. He said they treated hernias, hydroceles, goiters, and enlarged prostates.
The mobile clinics saw over 1,500 patients. Dr Ngobya noted that malaria, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) were common issues.
Member of Parliament for Bukoto South, Hon. Dr Kagabo Twaha, praised the UPDF's work. He said their medical outreach adds to existing healthcare efforts in the region.
"The UPDF treats conditions like...
South Africa Vows to Send More Troops to DRC After Soldiers Killed.
PRETORIA, South Africa - President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa will send more troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He made the announcement Monday after 14 South African soldiers died in recent attacks there.
The M23 rebel group and Rwandan forces are believed to be behind the attacks. They happened even though the DRC and Rwanda had agreed to a ceasefire.
"The UN Security Council strongly denounced the attack," Mr. Ramaphosa said. "Attacks on peacekeepers could be considered war crimes."
South Africa has soldiers in the DRC as part of a regional mission called SAMIDRC. They are also part of a UN peacekeeping force known as MONUSCO. Mr. Ramaphosa...
Military Court Sits Empty After Supreme Court Bars Civilian Trials.
The General Court Martial in Kampala stood quiet Monday, days after the Supreme Court stripped its power to try civilians.
Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya were set to appear there today. Previous hearings drew armed soldiers and top lawyers to the military court in Makindye.
The court has tried both men since November 2024 on charges of security violations, illegal weapons possession, and treachery. Officials claim these crimes happened in Kenya, Greece, and Switzerland.
Kenyan authorities seized Besigye and Lutale in Nairobi during a book launch by former Justice Minister Martha Karua. They were brought back to Uganda...
Lawyers Seek Release of Opposition Leaders After Court Ruling.
Defense lawyers visited Luzira Prison Monday to demand freedom for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Their action follows a Supreme Court decision that military courts cannot try civilians.
The military court had charged both men with security offenses, illegal weapons possession, and treachery. These crimes allegedly occurred in Nairobi, Athens, and Geneva.
Former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago met with Prison Commissioner General Johnson Byabashaija to discuss the case.
"The prisons lack valid warrants to hold Doctor Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale," Karua told reporters. She...
Security Guard Kills Chef at Kampala Bar During Farewell Party.
A 28-year-old chef died in a shooting outside Queen's Mall Tula Bar in Kawempe early Tuesday morning, police said.
Sharif Ssekajugo was celebrating his farewell party before returning to his job in Qatar. The event ended in tragedy when a security guard shot him at 4 a.m.
Several fights broke out inside the bar during the party. Ssekajugo became upset with how security handled these incidents, said Luke Owoyesigire, Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson.
Ssekajugo went outside to speak with security staff. He pushed one guard during an argument. The guard then shot him in the back as he walked away.
Police arrested two Promace Security Company guards: Alex...
Uganda Police Issue Safety Alert as Schools Resume.
Uganda's police warned parents and schools about safety risks as students return to class this term. Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma outlined threats ranging from fraud to fire hazards.
Kituuma told reporters that banks face increased fraud during school fee payments. Criminals pretend to be customers inside banks or wait outside to target parents. He urged banks to boost security and parents to use mobile payments.
The police raised the alarm about young students traveling alone. "Kidnappers are out there looking for targets," Kituuma said. He asked parents to escort children and schools to check who picks them up.
Students have smuggled drugs, weapons, and phones into schools...
African Leaders to Meet in Tanzania Over Congo Crisis.
Kenya's President William Ruto announced Sunday that regional leaders will gather this week to address fighting in eastern Congo.
The two-day summit starts Friday in Dar es Salaam. It brings together presidents from Tanzania, Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Somalia.
"Through our collective effort, we will ensure security reigns in our continent," Ruto said in a statement.
The meeting follows recent advances by M23 rebels and rising tensions between African nations. The rebels captured the city of Goma and appeared headed toward Bukavu.
Relations between South Africa and Rwanda have soured after South African soldiers died in combat. South Africa demands Rwanda remove...
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