Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1000 EAT on Monday 29 December 2025 Several organisations representing persons with disabilities have urged the government to broaden social protection programmes by introducing a National Child Disability Benefit.The groups argue that existing social protection interventions are limited in scope and fail to adequately address the specific needs…
Category: African News
New Algerian Law Classifies French Colonial Rule as a Crime
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1618 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a bill declaring France’s colonisation of the country a crime. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved the legislation amid scenes of high emotion, standing in the chamber draped in scarves bearing the national colours and chanting “Long live…
Museveni Opens Hoima City Stadium, Warns Against Poor Waste Disposal
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1556 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Hoima City — President Yoweri Museveni has officially commissioned Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and urging residents to practice responsible waste disposal to safeguard the environment.The newly opened stadium is expected to play a significant role in Uganda’s…
Mulago Hospital to Launch Liver Transplants Starting Next Year
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1440 EAT on Wednesday 24 December 2025 Mulago National Referral Hospital has announced plans to introduce liver transplant services next year, a groundbreaking development that is expected to provide life-saving treatment to hundreds of patients suffering from advanced liver diseases in need of specialized surgical care. Dr. Rosemary…
Arab League Endorses Sudanese Government’s Peace Plan Presented at the UN
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1406 EAT On Wednesday 24 December 2025 Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, has expressed strong support for a peace plan presented by Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the United Nations Security Council earlier this week. In a statement on Wednesday, Gheit affirmed that…
Prince Nakibinge Calls on Security Agencies to Respect Rule of Law Ahead of Elections
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0810 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has called on security agencies to enforce the law professionally and within constitutional limits, warning against abuse of authority as the country prepares for general elections. Prince Nakibinge made the remarks…
Foster’s Late Goal Seals South Africa Victory Over Angola in AFCON Opener
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0746 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 Lyle Foster scored a superb late winner from outside the penalty area as South Africa edged Angola 2–1 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener in Marrakesh on Monday, marking their first victory in an opening match at the…
Efforts Underway to Reduce Pollution and Disease-Related Fish Losses in Lake Victoria
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Thursday 18 December 2025 Aquaculture — the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms — is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector. Africa has seen the sharpest growth, with average annual increases in production value exceeding 10 percent in recent years. Over the past decade,…
