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The president claims he has the real answer to youth joblessness. Yoweri Museveni told NRM leaders in West Nile that employment solutions lie in the private sector, not government positions. He referenced past wealth creation initiatives like Entandikwa and Operation Wealth Creation, aimed at...

Voting materials just rolled into town under everyone's watchful eyes. Electoral supplies for the upcoming election arrived at the Jinja City Electoral Office, a major step in final preparations. The offloading process involved security agencies, media, and political party representatives for...

The president just told student leaders to diagnose society's problems like a doctor. Yoweri Museveni urged university guild presidents to become solution providers, not dependents, during a meeting at State Lodge Nakasero. He likened politics to medical practice, requiring proper analysis of...

Sudan's leader delivered a blunt choice to the world: help us heal or watch us burn. Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris presented a homegrown peace initiative to the UN Security Council, framing it as a critical partnership moment. He outlined a multi-layered plan to end hostilities and restore...

The government is shutting down normal business so everyone can vote. President Yoweri Museveni declared two public holidays (15 and 16 January 2026) for the presidential and parliamentary elections, suspending official work nationwide. This move under the Public Holidays Act aims to promote...

Uganda's election body just told voters to leave polling stations immediately. The Electoral Commission warned that remaining after casting ballots risks triggering chaos and undermining public order. Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama stated their guidance is rooted in law and aims to prevent...

A court just booted a former cop from the ballot over a paperwork technicality. The High Court dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, upholding the Electoral Commission decision that removed him as a candidate for Budiope East. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe ruled that the...

A court just tossed a lawsuit over a political lion symbol, calling it baseless. The High Court dismissed a case against General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the Patriotic League of Uganda regarding symbol use. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe struck out the suit filed by Mutaasa Kafeero Charles and the...

Uganda's currency just quietly became the world's most stable, beating the dollar and pound. Permanent Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi stated the shilling appreciated significantly over the past year, supported by low inflation and disciplined fiscal management. He called it the globe's top performer...

The president issued a stark warning against disturbing the country's hard-won peace during a major rally. Yoweri Museveni emphasized that peace remains the foundational achievement of his National Resistance Movement government, enabling all subsequent development. He told the crowd that past...

Local officials finally greenlit a massive stadium upgrade for the north. Gulu District Council approved handing over Pece War Memorial Stadium to the National Council of Sports for major redevelopment. District Speaker Phoebe Ayoo called the project key for nurturing regional sports talent and...

Uganda's media regulator just slapped a total gag order on unofficial election results. The Uganda Communications Commission barred all broadcasters and social media users from declaring any results not issued by the Electoral Commission. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo issued the...

Frontline health volunteers are begging for basic gear while the government looks away. Over a hundred Village Health Team members from Gulu City and nearby areas pleaded for increased support, citing a severe lack of working tools. Team leader Oyet Michael Malyamungu explained they operate...

A top judge just threw shade at military courts over constitutional compliance. Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo demanded that all judicial bodies, including armed forces tribunals, strictly adhere to constitutional standards. She addressed the newly sworn-in leadership of the General Court...

A credit union just showed major banks how real community finance operates. EBO SACCO and its CEO, Joseph Mugume, earned a top national award through its partnership with Equity Bank. Founded in Bwizibwera Town Board near Mbarara, the institution grew from a small group into a regional force...

An almost finished agro hub could transform local food production in The Gambia. Construction of the country's first purpose-built Agro Industrial Hub nears completion. The Gach Group developed the facility as an integrated manufacturing and processing ecosystem. Fourteen modern units will host...

A Gambian mental health law stuck in the past might finally get dragged into this century. The National Mental Health Programme started a multi-day consultation on a proposed new bill. This gathering at the ActionAid office in Kanifing pulled in government reps, civil society groups, and medical...

A British school in The Gambia just expanded with a new junior section. The British International School Gambia opened its Junior School at its Pipeline campus. The event drew diplomats, education figures, and parents for the inauguration. Headmaster William Arthur and Board Chair Muhammad...

A Gambian political group is pushing system change over picking a candidate. This movement calls itself PASTEF The Gambia, focusing on institutional reform rather than promoting a single leader. It advocates for civic duty, constitutional changes, and electoral updates, including diaspora voting...

A Gambian fashion week just spawned a whole new creative hub in another country. This expansion involves the Gambia International Fashion Week, a major platform founded by Ismaila Jallow, inspiring the new Africa Diaspora Fashion Hub in Sierra Leone. The launch happened in Freetown, marking a...