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Jinja; Court in Jinja has on Thursday 06th July 2022 remanded two journalists to wit Mutyaba Ivan of Busoga One and Isabirye Denis Baba FM to Kirinya Prison until 28th July 2022, after being charged with two counts of murder and conspiracy to murder. The charges relate to the murder …

Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from …

A Tanzanian portrait artist, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 (£1,600) after being found guilty of cybercrimes. Shadrack Chaula was arrested for allegedly recording a viral video, showing him burning a …

In a landmark victory, the Labour Party has triumphed in the UK general election, with Keir Starmer poised to become the next Prime Minister. This win marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the United Kingdom, promising new directions in policy and governance. A Historic Win Labour’s victory …

A 34-year-old woman, Fatuma Nansubuga, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of common nuisance after staging a lone protest outside the Ugandan Parliament. Nansubuga, a resident of Kalerwe Market in Kawempe Division, was arrested two days ago and arraigned before Grade One Magistrate Caroline Kyoshabire on Thursday. According …

Uganda, a nation that once symbolized the hope and resilience of Africa, is now mired in a quagmire of human rights violations. The 2021 elections, which should have been a democratic milestone, instead revealed the darker underbelly of the current regime. Bobi Wine, the charismatic leader of the National Unity …

In a troubling reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom of the press in Uganda, our comrades Dickson Mubiru and Sengooba Alirabaki, both from Grace Publications, will be returning to Buganda Road Court this Thursday, 4th July 2024, at 9:00 am. They have been remanded in Luzira prison on charges …

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has lashed out at members of Parliament for not sticking with her amidst criticism. The Speaker expressed her disappointment in MPs during the plenary of Tuesday, 2nd July. This was after Parliament was called from recess by the clerk to discuss the Appropriation Bill 2024. The …

Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Herbert Anderson Burora, has been charged and remanded to Luzira prison for promoting hostility against Speaker of Parliament, Anitah Among. Burora was arrested from his home in Kigowa, Ntinda, on Monday and spent a night at Kira Road Police Station, from where …

Police have arrested former Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Herbert Anderson Burora over allegations of cyber crimes. The outspoken politician was picked up from his home on Monday night despite making cries for help on X, formerly Twitter. Anderson Burora’s tweet on Monday night. Following his arrest on Monday night, …