62nd Independence Day Uganda.
Uganda celebrates its 62nd Independence Day on October 9, 2024. This day marks the country’s independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on October 9, 1962. Independence Day is…
Deputy President Gachagua assembles a team of 20 lawyers to defend him in his impeachment motion.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assembled a team of 20 top lawyers to defend him in the ongoing impeachment proceedings. The impeachment motion, backed by 291 MPs, accuses Gachagua of…
A boat capsizes in Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, as it sailed from Minova to Goma.
A boat capsized on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, likely while sailing from Minova to Goma. This tragic incident is not uncommon in the region, where boat…
The USA Greencard DV Lottery Applications is Open as from Today 2nd October to 5th November2024.
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for 2026 (commonly referred to as the Green Card Lottery) typically opens in early October each year. For this year, the application period runs…
IS UGANDA A FAMILY ENTERPRISE
Uganda’s leadership under President Yoweri Museveni has often been criticized for fostering a political system that appears to concentrate power within his family. Museveni has been in power since 1986,…
Senegal former rulling parties join forces a head of legislative election.
In Senegal, the former ruling parties, led by ex-presidents Macky Sall and Abdoulaye Wade, have joined forces ahead of the snap legislative elections scheduled for November 17, 2024. This newly-formed…
New phrases from East Africa added to Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) regularly updates its entries to reflect linguistic trends and the growing influence of various languages and dialects around the world. The inclusion of East African…
Rebecca Cheptegei, Ugandan athlete has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend, Ugandan official says.
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away after suffering severe burn injuries in an attack allegedly carried out by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, in Trans Nzoia County,…
Naked anti-corruption protestors storm parliament in Uganda
Today in Uganda, a group of nude protesters stormed the vicinity of the Ugandan Parliament to protest against corruption. The protest, which occurred in the afternoon, involved three young women…
African countries that have experienced significant anti-government protests this year 2024, each driven by unique local issues and often amplified through social media hashtags:
KENYA: Protests erupted against the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed steep tax hikes, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among Kenyans. Demonstrations were initially sparked by the hashtag #REJECTFINANCEBILL2024 on social media…