Canada’s finance minister resigns
Summary: The departure of Ms. Freeland, who had been helping lead Canada’s response to the incoming Trump administration, threatens Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ability to...
Congolese Army Retreats as Fighting Escalates After Failed Peace Summit with Rwanda
Summary: The Congolese army lost control of Matembe in eastern DRC on Monday after clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This comes a day after a...
Uganda Government Ordered to Pay UGX 10 Million to Each LRA War Crimes Victim
Summary: A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay 10 million Ugandan shillings ($2,740) to each victim of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former LRA commander...
Ugandan Government to Start Verifying Pentecostal Miracles, Says Museveni
Summary: President Yoweri Museveni announced that the Ugandan government will begin verifying claims of religious miracles to ensure public safety and ethical standards. Speaking at...
UBOS hands over 60,000 tablets to ICT Ministry to enhance government programs and efficiency
Summary: The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has transferred 60,247 tablets to the Ministry of ICT for use in various government programs. The tablets will...
Uganda Gov’t Seeks World Bank Funding for Centralized E-Waste Management Facility
Summary: The Ugandan government is negotiating with the World Bank to fund a centralized e-waste management facility to safely dispose of obsolete electronics. Prime Minister...
Gov’t Defends UGX 65Bn Loan to Enhance Cancer Treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute
Summary: Health Minister Dr. Ruth Aceng defended a US$18.09 million loan for the Uganda Cancer Institute's expansion, arguing it is vital to improve cancer care...
AI Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments in East Africa, But High Costs Persist
Summary: AI is rapidly transforming the financial sector in East Africa, particularly in improving cross-border payments by enhancing fraud detection, customer service, and transaction speed....
Gov’t Relocates 5,000 Families Amid Landslide Threat
Summary: Government has initiated the relocation of over 5,000 households in the eastern part of the country due to the imminent risk of deadly landslides...
Rwanda-DRC Peace Talks Collapse Over Rebel Dialogue
Summary: Peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to resolve the conflict in eastern DRC were abruptly cancelled. Peace talks...