UCC has directed Pearl FM to immediately suspend all its broadcasting services until the UCC completes its investigation and ensures sufficient safeguards are in place to prevent further breaches.
Nearly 30 traders had their properties reduced to ashes, causing losses worth millions of shillings. The traders say they are struggling to restart their businesses, as the abrupt fire wiped out their capital, leaving them without means to rebuild their livelihoods.
The SADC Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of States and Government sitting in Harare, Zimbabwe, the leaders directed the commencement of a phased withdrawal of SAMIDRC (Southern African Mission in DRC) troops from the DRC.
According to the report, since the end of January, Human Rights Watch has interviewed more than two dozen Congolese activists and national and foreign journalists in the cities of Goma, Kinshasa, and Bujumbura, and reviewed audio recordings of phone calls, screenshots of messages, and video and audio recordings of speeches by AFC and M23 officials.
“The unrestrained conduct of security agents is a blatant attack on independent journalism, endangers legitimate civic participation in legal political activities, and undermines access to information that is vital for voters to exercise their constitutional rights,” said Dr George Lugalambi, ACME’s executive director.
A voter near Kazo-Angola polling station, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed fear for his safety after witnessing armed men assault journalists.
Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson who described Ogwal “as a notorious criminal,” said he was rearrested after several failed attempts.
UMEME’s 20-year contract as Uganda’s electricity distributor ends on March 31, 2025, after which the government will transfer full responsibility to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) starting April 1, 2025.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene where unidentified men—some in Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) uniforms and others in plain clothes—forcefully arrested journalists, bundling them into drones (unmarked vehicles) before driving off to unknown locations.
Lugoloobi made this statement while appearing before Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga for the third consecutive day, as he continued his defense after being found with a case to answer regarding charges of dealing with suspect property.
Sheikh Mubaje, who turned 70 on March 12, 2025, was initially elected under the UMSC constitution as amended in 1987, which stipulated that a Mufti remains in office until reaching that age. The current UMSC constitution, amended in 2022, contains transitional provisions under Article 29(12) that required those in office at the time of enactment to complete their tenure without automatic extension.
The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from NMG and Next Media were targeted while documenting the arrests of individuals accused of disrupting the voting process. During the assault, one reporter’s camera was damaged.
Venerable David Ayikobua, the Archdeacon of Arua Urban Archdeaconry, questioned the lack of enforcement of environmental laws, despite the presence of responsible authorities.
Armed UPDF vehicles, with personnel wearing masks and heavily armed, have been stationed on major roads in the constituency, including Tula, Bombo Road, and Lugoba Road, among others. Additionally, police patrol vehicles are positioned throughout the division as part of the increased security measures.
During the launch, Elijah Madoi, the Resident District Commissioner of Bududa, emphasized the importance of quality work, cautioning the contractor against shoddy workmanship. He urged the contractor to complete the project within the stipulated five-month period.
This appeal was made during the first-ever West Nile SRHR Symposium, held in Arua City, which focused on addressing health and climate challenges affecting girls and women.
