Category: African News

South Sudan Army Denies Abducting Ugandan Truck Drivers

Updated by HICGI News agency at 1200 EAT on Friday 21 August 2026 The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegations that its soldiers abducted Ugandan truck drivers and seized their vehicles in Bor town, Jonglei State, earlier this week. SSPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang said the alleged abductions and seizure…

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Two Children Dead, Three Injured as Police Investigate Bunga Home Incident

By Ssentamu Derrick Peterson at 1507 EAT on Thursday 20 August 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda — Police are investigating an early-morning incident in Bunga-Kalungu, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, in which two children died and three others were injured. The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to the Uganda Police Force….

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State Spy Tells Court Besigye Plotted Café Javas Bomb Attack

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1420 EAT on Thursday 20 August 2026 State witness and private security investigator Andrew Wilson has told the High Court that he used a covert camera concealed in a mobile power bank to secretly record meetings in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons…

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Who Is Nyanzi Martin Luther? A Profile of the 16-Year-Old Ugandan Media Entrepreneur

By Ssentamu Derrick Peterson at 1202 EAT on Wednesday 12 August 2026 Nyanzi Martin Luther is a 16-year-old Ugandan media entrepreneur, opinion writer and youth activist pursuing media and civic engagement alongside his secondary education. His activities include running a youth-focused media initiative, conducting digital skills training and writing about governance and issues affecting Ugandan…

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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…

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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…

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