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Uganda Christian University students achieved significant recognition at the Uganda Film Festival through their creative achievements in cinema. Brian Kabogozza earned the Best Student Film award for Dinner for Three while Douglas Byaruhanga received the Best Original Soundtrack honor for Fatal...

Uganda has lost one of its most distinguished legal minds with the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba at Nakasero Hospital. The esteemed legal scholar had been receiving intensive care treatment before his death on Monday. A family member confirmed the news...

President Museveni has ordered the immediate termination of 152 Uganda Civil Aviation Authority workers who obtained positions through fraudulent academic credentials. The directive, issued on June 25, 2025, targeted what the president characterized as widespread corruption within the aviation...

The Tax Appeals Tribunal delivered a victory for businessman Dr. Amos Nzeyi by overturning a 1.8 billion shilling tax assessment from the Uganda Revenue Authority. The tribunal determined that proceeds from his 2019 land transaction represented private investment gains rather than business...

Uganda's Tax Appeals Tribunal ordered Shoprite Checkers Limited to pay 1,354,624,690 shillings in Value Added Tax to the Uganda Revenue Authority. The ruling emerged from a lengthy dispute regarding undeclared sales during the 2016 and 2017 financial years. Tribunal Chair Siraj Ali led a...

Uganda caught Democratic Republic of Congo officials off guard by unilaterally reopening the Bunagana and Ishasa border crossings on July 10. Kampala failed to consult Kinshasa before making this decision, creating immediate diplomatic friction between the neighboring countries. North Kivu...

Kenya faces steep fuel price increases as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz force shipping companies to adopt extended maritime routes. Petrol prices have risen by Sh 8.99 per liter, reaching Sh186.31 in Nairobi. Diesel costs have jumped by Sh8.67 to Sh171.58 per liter. Kerosene prices have...

Kebbi State police leadership has announced an escalated campaign against criminal organizations following a deadly confrontation with armed groups. Commissioner Bello M. Sani declared his intention to pursue those responsible for killing three law enforcement personnel during recent violence...

Senator Seriake Dickson from Bayelsa West has publicly endorsed the reinstatement of his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to the Senate. The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on July 4 that the upper legislative chamber must restore Akpoti-Uduaghan to her position. Justice Binta Nyako issued...

Transportation officials in Plateau State have restored regular train operations on the Jos-Bukuru rail line, effective this Monday. Commissioner Davou Gyang authorized the restart through his ministry's Information Officer after technical teams completed comprehensive maintenance and safety...

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas praised President Bola Tinubu's handling of Rivers State's political turmoil during Saturday's Niger Delta Development Commission anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt. The retired military officer, who serves as the state's sole administrator, described the...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio identified internal discord as the primary obstacle facing the Niger Delta Development Commission during Saturday's anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt. Management teams have consistently engaged in self-destructive conflicts that undermined the agency's...

President Bola Tinubu urged the Niger Delta Development Commission to redirect regional youth from violent activities toward business ventures during Saturday's commemoration of the agency's 25th anniversary in Port Harcourt. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, delivered...

Governor Dr. Nasir Idris announced harsh penalties for individuals who assist armed bandits during his Saturday visit to the Zogirma community. The Kebbi State leader traveled to the Bunza Local Government Area to console families after three police officers died fighting suspected Lakurawa...

Sunday Dare addressed economic policy decisions during a Saturday podcast appearance on Mic On. President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Communication discussed ongoing reforms within Nigeria's oil sector. Dare responded to questions about the opposition facing the current...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi addressed social media reactions after images circulated showing him distributing meals at a recent Imo State gathering. The photographs generated widespread online discussion about the politician's actions during the private event. Obi...

Nigeria's Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has addressed concerns about the country's visa-on-arrival program during recent discussions with business leaders. The minister emphasized that authorities have enhanced rather than eliminated the existing policy framework. Princess Zahrah Audu...

University of Zimbabwe administrators suspended six students after they organized colleagues to protest against institutional leadership. The suspended students are Narshon Kohlo, Blessing Mtisi, Nodesha Maingehama, Tafadzwa Katsande, Tawana Hove, and Tariro Mtukura. Officials accused them of...

Zimbabwe's national football team has secured its place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for December. The Warriors earned qualification by finishing second in Group J behind Cameroon. Their runner-up position delivered $250,000 in prize money compared to the $350,000...

Scottland FC completed the acquisition of Malawi national team player Khuda Ike Muyaba after his performance contributed to their victory against Ngezi Platinum. The club secured a 1-0 result during the weekend match that featured Muyaba's first appearance for his new team. This transfer marks...