GNL Zamba, The Philosopher King of Ugandan Hip-Hop
By Bob Kasiita From the gritty streets of Kawempe to global stages, GNL Zamba born Ernest Nsimbi has carved a legacy not merely as a rapper, but as a visionary…
Ugandans Warned Against Visa Fraud Amid U.S. Crackdown on ‘Birth Tourism
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a stern warning to citizens against falsifying visa application information, especially in response to a new advisory from the United States government targeting…
Goma Falls in 72 Hours: UN Report Reveals Rwanda-Backed Blitz Overwhelmed Congolese Forces
In a rapid and meticulously coordinated assault, Goma the economic and strategic heartbeat of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo fell to M23 rebels and Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) in just…
Trump Unveils Surprise 50% Tariff on Copper to Boost U.S. Production
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 50% tariff on copper imports, aiming to revive domestic production of the metal crucial to electric vehicles, military hardware, and modern…
Kenyan Grandfather Vanishes in Alabama Day After Arriving for Grandson’s Graduation
Reuben Waithaka flew more than 8,000 miles from Kenya to Alabama to witness his first grandson graduate from high school. But just one day after his arrival, the 72-year-old grandfather…
Trump Hopeful About Gaza Ceasefire as He Hosts Netanyahu in Washington
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ongoing ceasefire talks aimed at ending the 21-month war in Gaza, saying negotiations were “going along very well” as he welcomed Israeli…
NRM Suspends Campaigns in Isingiro South and Kalaki Over Rising Violence and Disorder
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission halted all campaign activities in Isingiro South and Kalaki constituencies due to escalating violence, intimidation, and disorder, raising concerns about the integrity of…
URA Surpasses Revenue Target for 2024/25 with UGX 262 Billion Surplus
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recorded a strong revenue performance in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing its annual target and collecting UGX 31.63 trillion, a surplus of UGX 262.43…
Museveni Urges Wakiso, Kampala Residents to Focus on Wealth Creation Over Infrastructure
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Wakiso and Kampala to shift their focus from admiring visible infrastructural developments to actively engaging in personal wealth creation. He emphasized…
Kiir Shuffles Top Military Leadership as South Sudan Gears Up for 2026 Elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has appointed Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, a former opposition commander, as the new chief of the South Sudan Defense Forces (SSDF), replacing Gen. Paul Nang…
