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TL;DR: Ugandan businessman Male Nicholus faces charges of forgery for attempting to influence a government ferry contract. Male Nicholus, a Ugandan entrepreneur, has been remanded to Luzira Prison following his appearance in court on charges of forgery and using false documents. Prosecutors...

TL;DR: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, impacting hundreds of refugees who have lived in the U.S. for over a decade. The U.S. government’s decision, announced by Secretary Kristi Noem, removes deportation protections for...

TL;DR: Siaya Senator James Orengo has called on ODM members to support Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the 2027 presidential race, citing his unwavering loyalty to the late Raila Odinga. During a memorial for Raila Odinga in Bondo, Orengo emphasized that Kalonzo had made considerable...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed 39 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel group. The charges, confirmed on Thursday in absentia, include murder, rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy, and...

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Chad and Morocco, scheduled for November in Morocco. The team will first face Chad on November 15, followed by a match against Morocco on November 19. These fixtures serve as the final...

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan accused of widespread atrocities, has agreed to a U.S.-led proposal for a humanitarian ceasefire. This decision, announced on Thursday, comes as the RSF consolidates control over el-Fasher after an 18-month siege, exacerbating Sudan's...

The 27th Kinyara Golf Open Tournament was officially launched on Wednesday at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala. Set to take place from November 13 to 15, 2025, at the picturesque Masindi Golf Club, the event will draw over 200 golfers. According to Moses Enzama, the Kinyara Golf Club Captain, the...

Police FC secured a dramatic 2–1 win over UPDF FC at the Bombo Military Barracks, thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Derrick Maviiri. Police had taken the lead in the 65th minute when Deus Bukenya capitalized on a rebound after UPDF goalkeeper Abdul Kimera failed to hold a header from...

President Yoweri Museveni has assured the people of Bulambuli District that the government will provide a permanent and dignified resettlement for victims of the recent landslides. During a campaign event in Bulambuli, Museveni outlined plans to resettle families on 2,000 acres of land, offering...

The African Union Election Observation Mission determined that Tanzania's October 29, 2025, general elections failed to satisfy democratic standards. Its preliminary report called for immediate constitutional and political reforms after observers documented widespread irregularities. Observers...

Tanzanians have been urged to intensify efforts in tree planting as a vital strategy for mitigating climate change, restoring degraded landscapes, and bolstering national food security. Environmental experts have expressed concern over the rapid loss of forest cover due to deforestation...

Zanzibar's President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has urged citizens to persist in praying for peace to ensure the successful implementation of the nation's development plans. Speaking to Muslim worshippers at Malindi Mosque in the Urban West Region on...

Albert Chalamila, the Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam, led a crucial meeting today with fuel industry stakeholders to address concerns about fuel security and marketing strategies. The session, organized by the Energy Regulatory Authority (EWURA), focused on ensuring the safety of fuel...

Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025, African stakeholders are urging a significant increase in climate finance. They are calling for a tripling of current commitments by 2030 and...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened for an emergency meeting in Dodoma, Tanzania, to address pressing issues that demand swift action. Tanzania’s Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa...

The government, through the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA), is advancing a significant project aimed at rehabilitating and expanding Iringa Airport. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the country's air transport services with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and...

Secure digital payment and identification systems have the potential to drive entrepreneurship and cross-border commerce in Africa, according to a new survey by global nonprofit CoDevelop. The Ipsos survey, conducted in six major African markets—Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania...

Arusha Regional Commissioner, Mr. Amos Makalla, has reassured the public that the security situation at the Namanga Border, which connects Tanzania and Kenya, remains stable. Speaking during his visit to Namanga on Thursday, Mr. Makalla affirmed that both the Tanzania-Kenya border and the...

The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is set to host a major stakeholders’ conference on horticultural crops in Dar es Salaam from November 12 to 13. The event, which will become an annual fixture, aims to bring together over 400...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reiterated their strong partnership during recent bilateral talks on development cooperation, held from November 5 to 6, 2025, at the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. The discussions, co-chaired by...