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Ugandan authorities have detained over 60 individuals suspected of attempting to illegally occupy protected land within the Zoka Government Forest Reserve in Adjumani District, marking one of the largest conservation enforcement actions in the West Nile region in recent memory. A combined...

Thousands attended burial ceremonies in Apac district for Lango Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii, who passed away at age 99 while receiving medical care at Lira University Hospital. The traditional leader gained recognition for promoting educational advancement, cultural preservation, and moral...

Solar irrigation infrastructure across eastern Ugandan districts has enabled subsistence cultivators to transition toward commercial horticulture while generating triple their previous annual earnings through multiple growing seasons. Farmers in Kaliro, Luuka and Tororo have abandoned...

Uganda's women's cricket team fell short in pursuit of a modest target after restricting Namibia to 83 runs through disciplined bowling at the Emerging Nations Championship. The Victoria Pearls claimed early wickets and maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Sarah...

Uganda's netball squad will face New Zealand and Jamaica in Pool B competition at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after organizers announced tournament groupings for the event scheduled across nine days at Scottish venues. The She Cranes, holding seventh position in world rankings, begin against...

KCCA ascended to joint leadership of the Ugandan top flight following a victory against URA at MTN Omondi Stadium, with Ivan Ahimbisibwe netting twice before halftime to secure three points. The striker capitalized on a goalkeeper error for his opening goal and pounced on a rebound after Sammy...

Uganda's forestry industry is transitioning toward managed plantation systems designed to satisfy commercial timber requirements while protecting native woodlands that lose over 122,000 hectares annually. Food and Agriculture Organization coordinator Zainabu Kakungulu explained that staggered...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recounted his guerrilla activities during a campaign appearance in Iganga, describing how he smuggled weapons through the district during the early 1970s while emphasizing his National Resistance Movement's achievements across infrastructure, security and...

The African Union has articulated a comprehensive agenda centered on six development objectives ahead of the continental gathering scheduled for Johannesburg. Member states are demanding fundamental changes to international lending institutions such as the IMF and World Bank, asserting that...

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani formalized six bilateral agreements during a Kinshasa summit addressing infrastructure modernization, legal frameworks and humanitarian assistance. The arrangements link Qatar Ports Management Company with...

Uganda's transport ministry has launched inquiries after motorists complained about unauthorized payments and processing holdups linked to new digital license plate requirements. Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa apologized for service disruptions while warning that personnel demanding bribes or...

Municipal authorities in Okahandja have confirmed that Susanna Morkel remains the sole documented owner of Erf 167 in Oshetu 3 informal settlement, despite businessman Shako Mutilifa allegedly erecting fencing and preparing building materials on the land. Chief executive Alphons Tjitombo stated...

Namibia's first gentleman has sounded an alarm over behavioral patterns among males following revelations that men constitute 86 percent of drug offenses and 95 percent of gender-based violence in the Kharas region. Denga Ndaitwah addressed attendees at a Keetmanshoop gathering focused on male...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah disclosed that achieving national climate objectives requires roughly $15 billion in funding, with international support accounting for nine-tenths of adaptation expenses. Speaking at the Johannesburg gathering, she emphasized that agriculture sustains...

The Landless People's Movement has called for stronger measures to combat economic disparity across Namibia as the opposition party campaigns ahead of regional and municipal contests. Youth command leader Duminga Ndala addressed supporters in Kalkrand within the Hardap region, asserting that...

South African officials have barred American participation in the Johannesburg gathering after Washington attempted to send its lowest-ranking diplomatic representative to accept the rotating leadership position from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated...

Namibian election officials have restricted advance ballot casting to police officers and polling staff who will work beyond their home constituencies during the upcoming presidential and legislative vote. Chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama stated that participants must provide...

South Africa's hosting of the G20 summit produced a final declaration committing member nations to pursue conflict resolution in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Palestinian territories and Ukraine while addressing debt burdens facing developing economies. The gathering near...

A complimentary healthcare campaign organized by Duneseven Medical Care Centre has served hundreds of Namibians struggling with access to medical treatment, with the latest two-day program reaching Ondangwa through support from GwaShamba Mall. The Dr Shapumba Free Medical Services initiative...

Armed attackers abducted 303 students and 12 faculty members during a raid on St Mary's School in Niger state, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria, following verification efforts at the co-educational institution. Catholic Bishop Bulus Yohanna reported that 88 additional pupils...