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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

admin | February 24, 2025

By Reuters Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an “initial, slight insufficiency” in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday. The prognosis for the 88-year-old pope, who required a transfusion of two units of blood on Saturday […]

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Security forces complete search of NUP offices, seize ‘exhibits’

admin | February 22, 2025

Ugandan security forces say they concluded their search operations at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere-Kavule and their premises in Kamwokya, Kampala, following reports of alleged unauthorized military drills. The search, conducted by the Uganda Police Force in collaboration with other security agencies, reportedly resulted in the recovery […]

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Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands

admin | February 22, 2025

By Reuters Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people including three children and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains, President Duma Boko said on Saturday. Authorities have temporarily shut schools and blocked roads following more than a week of downpours. “We will continue to work in the short […]

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Besigye calls off hunger strike

Ruth Anderah | February 21, 2025

Veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye ended his hunger strike after being formally charged with treason at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He was subsequently remanded to Luzira prison. His lawyer, Erias Lukwago, announced this immediately after the court proceedings, stating that Besigye would resume eating food provided by […]

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Two FDC MPs invited to NRM caucus meeting

Prossy Kisakye | February 21, 2025

Two Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) legislators have been invited to attend the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus on Friday at State House, Entebbe. The Members of Parliament (MPs) are Kilak North,’s Anthony Akol and Emmanuel Ongiertho, (Jonam County). Government Chief Whip, Hamson Obua, confirmed the invitation, stating […]