China Evacuates One Million as Massive Storm Approaches

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinsa at 1214 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 The typhoon brought torrential rain and disrupted transportation across the region, with nearly 1,000 flights cancelled in Shanghai alone on Monday. Although authorities have downgraded Dolphin to a tropical storm, they continue to warn of torrential rainfall, severe flooding and landslides…

Oil Prices Climb as Iran’s Demands Raise Strait of Hormuz Concerns

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1146 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 Oil prices are rising as Iran’s latest demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz dim hopes for a return to stability in global energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by more than 1 per cent on Monday after Tehran…

Balaam Orders Interdiction of Eight Mitooma Officials Over Corruption

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1028 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered the interdiction of eight Mitooma District officials over alleged mismanagement, neglect of duty and other administrative irregularities. Barugahara directed the District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Amis Asuman Masereka, to submit the…

Museveni Witnesses Signing of Tanga Regional Energy Hub MoU in Tanzania

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to Uganda after a productive two-day working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, where he witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Tanga Regional Energy Hub. The MoU was signed in Dar es Salaam…

Museveni Tells Banyankole to Stop ‘Selling’ Their Daughters Through Bride Price

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2109 EAT on Monday 3 August 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has called for moderation in the payment of bride price, warning that excessive demands are commercialising marriage and discouraging many young people from starting families. Speaking during the traditional Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of…

FIFA Stake Plan Prompts Wales FA to Withdraw Support for Infantino

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1249 EAT on Monday 3 August 2026 The Football Association of Wales has announced it will withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election to a new four-year term from 2027 to 2031, following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell a stake in…