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The Ugandan arts community is reeling from the recent loss of Mr. Jackson Ndawula, a towering figure in the country’s cultural landscape. Mr. Ndawula served as the President of ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) and Chairman of the Uganda Korea Cultural Friendship Association, playing a …

As President Yoweri Museveni marks his 80th birthday, Uganda stands at a crossroads—burdened by a leader who, rather than ushering in a new era of political, economic, and social prosperity, symbolizes stagnation, personal glorification, and national despair. The grand celebrations around Museveni’s birthday have less to do with Uganda’s achievements …

The internet is a playground for new terms, constantly reshaping the way we understand identity, and the latest addition to this ever-expanding vocabulary is abrosexuality. Like many terms rooted in the evolving gender identity spectrum, abrosexuality is challenging traditional notions of sexual orientation, offering a fresh perspective on sexual fluidity. …

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned Germany’s decision to extend temporary border controls as “unacceptable.” The move is part of Germany’s response to irregular migration and has sparked criticism from several neighboring countries. These extended restrictions, already present at some land borders, will now apply to borders with France, …

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez arrived in Spain on Sunday after fleeing into exile in as part of a negotiated deal with Nicolas Maduro’s government that dealt a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his opposition campaign. The surprise departure of the man considered by Venezuela’s …

In a thrilling display of skill, determination, and raw power, rising star Ssali Ezra, popularly known as Ezra Weza, secured a sensational knockout victory in the second round of his recent match at the YMCA Comprehensive Basketball Court in Kampala. The highly anticipated bout left fans buzzing as Ezra brought …

Uganda’s boxing scene has long been a breeding ground for talent, producing fighters who have gone on to make their mark on the global stage. The latest athlete to step into this legacy is John Serunjogi, Super Middle Weight Boxer whose recent victory over Egypt’s Ahmed Boloshy to claim the …

Ugandans are mourning the loss of one of their top athletes, Rebecca Cheptegei, who passed away on Wednesday morning due to injuries sustained from petrol burns. Cheptegei, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, succumbed to her injuries at Moi Referral Hospital in Kenya. According to reports, she was attacked …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has vowed to take legal action against police officers following an incident in Bulindo, Kira Municipality. Kyagulanyi suffered a leg injury after being hit by a teargas canister. The incident occurred as he was returning from a Thanksgiving ceremony at the home of …

Like the Canaries, the Spanish Balearic Islands are experiencing large numbers of migrants arriving at the end of summer. In early September, more than 580 people arrived in the archipelago in just three days. On Tuesday, a boat docked in Ibiza with more than 100 people on board, a first …