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Kampala, Uganda — Diplomats, government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and representatives of civil society gathered in Kampala on Thursday evening as the European Union marked Europe Day 2026 alongside the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Uganda and the EU. Hosted by Amb. Jan Sadek at his Residence, the celebration brought together ambassadors and representatives of all EU …

ENVIRONMENT NEWS – Sir David Attenborough, internationally beloved environmental and conservation advocate, marks his 100th birthday this year, today, 8 May.An iconic naturalist and the man who gave a cross-generational voice to wildlife cinema: we celebrate both his longevity and his storied career at this extraordinary milestone, with decades of profoundly shaping the public understanding of the natural world.In his …

Post Views: 9 By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante[MK]In Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com —–The head of Audit at Kabale University CPA Benson Barigye and his wife Angella today May 09, 2026 celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary at their home in Rwakanyonyi village in Nyakabirizi division Bushenyi Ishaka municipality.The function preceded by a church service led by a representative of Bishop Johnson Rev. Can. Joseph …

By Spy Uganda Eight Chadian opposition leaders arrested at the end of last month were jailed for eight years on Friday, their lawyer said, the latest detentions of President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s critics. The defendants, all members of the only political movement to have systematically challenged Deby’s election, had been detained in the capital N’Djamena a week before a “protest …

Masaka Chief Magistrate’s court has sentenced two Rwandan nationals to three years in prison after convicting them of selling fake HIV treatment drugs to unsuspecting patients. Grade one magistrate Abdallah Kayiza handed the sentence to Festo Mugabe, 37, and Nathan Karamuzi, 28, both Rwandan nationals residing in Kakuuto sub-county, Kyotera district. The two were arrested in Masaka city for operating …

The High court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Monday during a session presided over by Justice Vincent Wagona. He had initially denied the charges when he first appeared in court last week. However, when the case came up for hearing, …

KAMPALA — C-Care Uganda marked a significant milestone in its journey of delivering quality healthcare by beginning its celebration of 30 Years of Caring with a vibrant community activation at Capital Shoppers Ntinda. This journey commenced in 1996 under the leadership of Dr. Ian Clarke, with a vision to raise the standard of healthcare in Uganda. The event brought together …

First conviction under Senegal’s harsh new anti-gay law Under Senegal’s harsh new anti-homosexuality law, the first defendant has been convicted and sentenced to six years in prison, SeneNews reported. Below is their article, edited, translated from French and amended with information from Block TV Gambia: Courtroom scene in the Pikine-Guédiawaye courthouse in Senegal. (Photo courtesy of Dakar Poste)   On …

By Kayiira Jackson Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School will once again lock horns with hosts Nkoma Secondary School in the girls’ football final of the UMEA Solidarity Games, setting up a repeat of last year’s showdown. The highly anticipated final is slated for Monday morning, April 6, at Mbale City Stadium, with Kawempe eyeing yet another successful title defence. …

A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …