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September Sports Awards Honor Uganda’s Finest: Muhangi, Assimwe, Matovu, and Ariho Celebrated

The September Sports Awards celebrated an array of outstanding athletes across multiple disciplines, reflecting the diverse talent in Uganda’s sports landscape. The posthumous recognition of Uganda’s 1999 Africa Rally Champion was a highlight of the event, with his widow, Patience…

Bweyogerere ForteBet Soccer Tour: Champions, Prizes, and Community Fun

Football enthusiasts gathered at Namataba Playground for the Bweyogerere ForteBet Soccer Tour, hosted by Alex Muhangi. The Bweyogerere House branch was crowned champion and walked away with 500,000 UGX, footballs, and jerseys. Other teams were also rewarded with cash prizes,…

Drone Warfare Escalates: Ukraine Strikes Back Against Russian Aggression

The war in Ukraine has entered a new phase marked by a fierce exchange of aerial assaults between Ukrainian and Russian forces. As Russia continues to make territorial gains in the Donbas region, Ukraine has launched a series of drone…

Donald Trump Targeted Again: Security Concerns Heightened Amidst Election Season

A grave incident unfolded on Sunday when an armed man attempted to shoot Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, Ryan Ruth, was caught by Secret Service agents who noticed him hiding in the…

Hypersonic Missile from Yemen Strikes Israel, Signaling New Escalation

Israel’s defense systems were put to the test Sunday when a hypersonic ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthis penetrated its defenses, landing in an open area in central Israel. This is the first time such a long-range missile has successfully…

U.S. Sanctions Russian Media Giant RT, Accuses Network of Supporting Ukraine War

In a new escalation of the media and information war, the United States has imposed additional sanctions on Russian news outlet RT (Russia Today). The U.S. government now claims that RT is involved in more than propaganda and cyber influence,…

Sahel States Forge Ahead with Common Biometric Passport for Regional Cooperation

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are set to introduce a common biometric passport, reinforcing their commitment to closer regional collaboration after their departure from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS. Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, stated that the new…

ForteBet’s Generosity Shines as It Distributes Gifts in Elegu, Pebbo, and Adjuman

Uganda’s leading betting company, ForteBet, made a major impact in Elegu, Pebbo, and Adjuman by hosting a memorable customer appreciation event. The company gifted mobile phones, European football club jerseys, branded T-shirts, caps, pens, and wristbands to its excited clientele….

South African President Signs Controversial Education Bill Amid Growing Tensions in Coalition Government

In a critical move for South Africa’s coalition government, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Law Amendment Bill into law, despite strong opposition from a key coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA leaders had previously warned…

Ugandan Coffee Farmers Confront Rising Theft Amidst Global Price Surge

As global coffee prices rise sharply, Ugandan farmers are facing increasing challenges from thieves targeting their valuable robusta beans. The price of robusta, used widely for instant coffee, has surged to its highest levels in decades, with farm gate prices…