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MTN should cut its losses and exit Iran, as it faces either reputational or financial harm if it fails to act following the outbreak of widespread protests against the country’s authoritarian theocratic regime. That is the view of Iraj Abedian, economist and chief executive of Pan-African Capital Holdings, who said he was incredibly disappointed in the MTN board and its …

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — The Outgoing Bukomansimbi North Member of Parliament, Christine Ndiwalana, has thanked voters for their support and urged residents to remain focused on service and collective progress following the conclusion of parliamentary elections. Hon.Christine Ndiwalana In a message released after the polls, Ndiwalana said that while elections are a periodic event, leadership responsibility and service to the people …

Kampala-Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has set 28th January 2026 as the date at which it will deliver a Ruling on a bill application which was filed by Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is on currently on remand on charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. …

Kampala– The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda has announced the closure of its Physical Situation Rooms that were established to monitor, prevent, and respond to election-related tensions across the country. Eminent woman, Mrs Elizabeth Lwanga. In a statement issued today, WSR Uganda commended citizens, electoral authorities, security institutions, political actors, youth, civil society organisations, and the media for the cooperation …

Mityana– Outgoing Mityana Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa, has conceded defeat in the recently concluded parliamentary elections and called on members of the opposition to draw lessons from the outcome. Hon. Joyce Bagala (Courtesy photo) “I thank all my supporters for the votes. I accept whatever came out as the results,” Remarked Bagala during a media interview She …

Mengo — Days after the Electoral Commission declared Hon. Suzan Nakawuki of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, outgoing legislator Yusuf Nsibambi has announced his decision to quit elective politics following his defeat. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) Appearing on a CBS Radio talk show, Nsibambi expressed disappointment with the electorate, saying his …

Node Group and the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) have officially signed a high-impact public relations partnership aimed at promoting leadership, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and educational excellence across Uganda. USEA is a national network of over 6,000 alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, driving innovation, leadership, and community transformation across the country. This partnership is grounded in a shared …

  Full Statement The government has explicitly targeted a specific religious group, categorically labeling it a “social harm” and a “detriment” while mobilizing state power in a retaliatory manner. Such actions constitute a grave violation of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, which guarantees the freedom of religion and the principle of the separation of church …

Equity Bank’s Juba Main Branch is facing imminent litigation after law firms representing two clients accused the bank of failing to provide cash despite repeated requests, causing what they call a “fundamental breach” of banking obligations. In a formal demand notice seen by Radio Tamazuj, Pan African Law Chambers LLP and Alliance Law Chambers state they are prepared to file …

Several Ugandans are among more than 14,600 illegal residents deported from Saudi Arabia since the year 2026 started as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on residency, labour and border violations, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has revealed. According to the ministry, 14,621 undocumented foreigners have been deported since the beginning of 2026, following coordinated inspection operations by security agencies and …