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The Entebbe Chief Magistrates Court has sentenced 24-year-old Tiktoker,  Edward Awebwa to six years in jail for having abused the President of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Awebwa, who had no lawyer, on Wednesday appeared before the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis who sentenced him …

Kigali has said it fully upheld its side of the agreement with Britain on deporting thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. “Rwanda has fully upheld its side of the agreement, including with regard to finances, and remains committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity …

In recent weeks, the conversation about corruption and how to combat it has dominated public discourse in Uganda. Sparked by a social media campaign in February that exposed corruption scandals within the Ugandan Parliament, this issue has gained substantial attention. President Museveni, responding to the public outcry, has recently reaffirmed …

The Police in Kampala are investigating a case in which a Canadian citizen Clifford Potter lost more than sh6 billion in a fake gold transaction. SSP Ayub Waisswa of the CID Kampala Metropolitan Police has written to a Kampala bank which hosts one of the two accounts of the accused …

Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) successfully concealed its annual meeting for staff and Health Regional Coordinators at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Female Campus in Kabojja. This pivotal gathering brought together key personnel from across Uganda to align on the bureau’s strategic goals and fortify the collaborative spirit essential …

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 …