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Videos of singer Omar Khairi being attacked in northern Syria's al-Bab city sparked widespread social media controversy. Attackers shaved his head, wrote on his face, and forced him to support the transitional authorities through chanted slogans. The assault occurred during a wedding performance...

Devlet Bahçeli from Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party proposed Kurdish and Alevi vice presidents within a peace framework. Political and academic debates emerged across Turkey regarding the suggestion's significance. Turkish academic Aziz Yagan dismissed the plan as unsuitable for Turkey...

The Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology issued weather forecasts on Friday predicting severe dust storms and elevated temperatures across the country beginning Saturday. Saturday brings dust storms with regional temperature variations reaching 42 degrees Celsius in Duhok and...

Justice Simon Peter Kinobe directed Woundy Centre, Washing Bay, and Car Park to compensate Charles Wasswa Matovu with 4.1 million shillings plus eight percent annual interest. The motorcycle owner had purchased a new Bajaj Boxer from Verma Company Limited for 3,101,000 shillings before parking...

Uganda People's Defence Forces eliminated approximately 65,000 candidates during recent military recruitment screening. The army launched nationwide enlistment between July 7 and July 11 through online applications on their official website. Military officials received 78,000 submissions from...

Vital Kamerhe addressed the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 30 and criticized alleged atrocities against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The National Assembly President made indirect references to Rwanda while praising President Felix Tshisekedi's...

Uganda National Examinations Board recorded substantial growth in student registrations for national assessments this year. Executive Director Dan Odongo reported 1,416,318 candidates enrolled across all examination levels after registration concluded on July 31. The figure represents a 6.9...

Energy Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa commissioned the 6.6 MW Nyagak III Hydropower Station during ceremonies held in Zombo District. The facility connects to Uganda's national electricity grid after completing a decade-long development process that began in 2015. Uganda Electricity Generation...

President Yoweri Museveni approved plans for a domestic prepaid water meter production facility during meetings with international investors. Helcraw Electrical from Zimbabwe partnered with Chinese firm Liaison Technologies to propose the manufacturing venture. Director Brendon Jere demonstrated...

Uganda National Bureau of Standards launched an electronic system for processing imported goods on July 23, 2025. The web-based platform connects with Uganda Revenue Authority's ASYCUDA World system to streamline customs operations. Executive Director James Kasigwa announced that all importers...

African leaders convened in Nairobi to merge fragmented peace initiatives addressing the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis. Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe jointly led discussions that united the East African Community, Southern African Development...

The Uganda Communications Commission announced the ninth National Conference on Communications for October 2025. ISBAT University and Gulu University will co-host this event for the first time. The partnership represents a historic collaboration between educational institutions and government...

Kibuli Mosque hosted the annual celebration honoring Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II's enthronement. More than 10,000 people gathered for the cultural ceremony in Kampala District. The festivities lasted eight hours from morning until evening. Security forces monitored the event to ensure public...

Major General Felix Busizoori commended security forces across the West Nile and Acholi regions for their professional handling of nomadic herder relocations. The 4 Infantry Division commander addressed officials during an Operation Harmony assessment at Gulu headquarters. Security teams...

Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital achieved another significant milestone with the delivery of a second infant through In Vitro Fertilization procedures. The female newborn weighed 3.6 kilograms and was born to parents Salim Malinga and Sayeed Rukusana. Ministry of Health officials...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on Ugandan imports as part of measures affecting 69 nations. The policy targets countries with tariff rates between 10% and 41%, taking effect within seven days. Uganda exported goods worth over $140 million to America during...

A new corporate Rotary chapter emerged at Centenary Bank with the establishment of the Rotary Club of Mapeera. The institution created this professional service organization to blend ethical leadership with community outreach programs. District Governor Geoffrey Kitakule and Managing Director...

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo established their Joint Oversight Committee on July 31 to supervise the Washington peace accord from June 27, 2025. Representatives from the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union attended as observers during this first session. The...

South Sudan's Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has directed petroleum officials to boost oil output during discussions held Thursday in the capital. The government seeks economic recovery through enhanced production from fields that currently generate between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per...

India transforms its shipbuilding sector through strategic government initiatives under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced these developments during the Lok Sabha monsoon session. The Maritime India Vision 2030 guides this comprehensive modernization effort...