Germany Issues Over 80,000 Employment Visas in First Half of 2024
In the first half of this year, Germany issued more than 80,000 employment visas, more than half to skilled workers. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) meanwhile has noted that significant barriers still stand in the way of…
Revbwoy and Mesach Semakula to Headline Uganda Kwekwaffe Business & Culture Forum This Weekend
The Uganda Kwekwaffe Business & Culture Forum is set to make waves this August during the World Heritage Week 10th august 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. This year’s forum, themed “Embrace the Equal Opportunity,” promises to be a vibrant…
Dozens Detained in Kampala Amid Anti-Corruption Protests
KAMPALA, Uganda – In defiance of an official ban on demonstrations, dozens of people were detained in Kampala on Wednesday after participating in anti-corruption protests. The detentions highlight the Ugandan government’s ongoing crackdown on…
Male Deogratius to Host Activist Clinton Mirrors and Journalist Ivan Kisakye in Discussion on Rampant Corruption in Uganda On Xavieradioug
In an upcoming event that promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking, media personality Deogratius will host two prominent figures in the fight against corruption in Uganda On Xavieradioug.com : Clinton Mirrors Ampaire and Ivan Kisakye. The…
LUX Carnival,DJ Wickham Win Small Band of the Year at Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2024
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2024, held under the theme “Northern Lights,” concluded with a spectacular celebration, crowning Lux as the Small Band of the Year. The carnival, a vibrant display of Caribbean culture and heritage, featured an…
Uganda High Commissioner Faces Backlash for Threatening Protesters in Canada
In a dramatic turn of events, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng, has come under fire for her conduct during a peaceful protest organized by the Ugandan diaspora in Ottawa. The protest aimed to highlight the ongoing issues of…
Uganda Police Assaults Journalists Covering Peaceful Protest
In a disturbing incident, police officers in Kampala, Uganda, damaged a video camera belonging to a BBS TV journalist while they were covering a peaceful protest to the Kenyan High Commission by FDC Katonga faction members on August 5, 2024. The incident…
Activist Agather Atuhaire Faces Death Threats
Prominent activist and journalist Agather Atuhaire has come forward with alarming claims of threats against her life. The threats, allegedly from members of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), underscore the dangerous environment faced by…
Students and Belgian National Arrested in Climate Change Protest Outside Chinese Embassy
Three university students and a Belgian national were arrested this morning during a protest march to the Chinese Embassy in Kololo, Kampala. The demonstrators aimed to deliver a petition to the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, urging the Chinese government…
Akon City : Over 10,000 Residents To Face Land Evictions
The ambitious project to construct Akon City, a futuristic metropolis envisioned by the Senegalese-American singer Akon, has sparked significant controversy and upheaval among the local communities in Uganda. Over 10,000 residents are grappling with the…