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South Sudan Blocks Entry of Contaminated Maize and Beans from Uganda to Safeguard Public Health
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intensified its crackdown on substandard and unsafe imports by ordering the return of three...
Uganda Court Denies Bail to Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in High-Profile Treason Case, Raising Political Tension Ahead of 2026 Elections
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been denied bail in his ongoing treason case, a decision that has fueled political tension and...
Uganda Government Denies TikTok Ban as AI-Generated Videos Fuel False Claims
Uganda, a country with a history of internet restrictions and social media regulation, is once again in the spotlight following claims that the...
Ugandan Student Jailed After TikTok Criticizing President Museveni Sparks Outcry Over Free Speech and Alleged Abduction
In a case that has ignited widespread debate about freedom of expression and political repression in Uganda, university student Elson Tumwine has been...
Uganda Nears 2 Million Refugees as Crises Deepen in Sudan, South Sudan, and DRC Amid Severe Aid Shortages
Uganda is on the brink of hosting over 2 million refugees by the end of 2025, as ongoing conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan,...
Uganda’s Military Grip Deepens Across National Institutions, Threatening Democratic Governance
A newly released investigative report has revealed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) are exerting sweeping influence across nearly every sector of...
President Yoweri Museveni Declared NRM Candidate for Uganda’s 2026 Election, Eyes Four Decades in Power Amid Opposition Crackdown
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially declared President Yoweri Museveni, 80, as its presidential candidate for the 2026 general election, setting...
Uganda Surpasses Ethiopia as Africa’s Top Coffee Exporter Amid Rising Investment and Farmer Empowerment
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda has officially overtaken Ethiopia as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, recording 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee exports in May 2025, outpacing...
Rai Family Dominates East Africa’s Sugar Industry Through Government Contracts and Strategic Acquisitions
The Rai family, led by Jaswant Rai and Sarbjit Rai, continues to assert its dominance over East Africa’s sugar industry through a combination...
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Chad Ends Partnership with Prince Harry-Linked Conservation Charity Over Poaching Failures
The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...
Mother of Missing Tanzanian Diplomat Begs for His Return
The mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole has made a heartfelt plea for his safe return, urging authorities to act swiftly...
