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By Joseph Mary Buwule Thousands of mourners gathered in Kyanja, Kampala, on Friday for the burial of veteran musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu Bukenya, popularly known as Papa Moi. Matovu, 77, died on Thursday, September 24, after sustaining injuries in an attack at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division. He was taken to Kibuli Hospital, where he later died. Police...

Antananarivo, Madagascar A year after igniting protests that forced the president from power, Madagascar's Gen Z activists say they feel betrayed by a new government they accuse of resorting to the same old tactics. The young protesters were euphoric when they were joined by soldiers from the Capsat military unit in October last year, a turning point in weeks of anti-government demonstrations. President...

The United Nations rights chief warned Friday of the threat the escalating fighting in Ethiopia poses to civilians, adding that "deeply troubling" internet and telecommunications interruptions were increasing the risks. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized local airports and launched attacks into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara this week with the support of local armed groups, saying...

Geneva, Switzerland Switzerland striker Breel Embolo has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates during the pandemic. He is the second player this week to be dropped. Captain Granit Xhaka was omitted after he confessed to using a fake certificate to avoid a mandatory vaccination. The Swiss football association...

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges they face for breaching financial regulations, the Athletic reported on Friday. The report added that no sanction had yet been decided and that City are set to appeal. The outcome of an independent hearing that began more than two years ago could send shock waves...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Uganda Cranes have stepped up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with 15 players reporting to camp in Tunisia. The Cranes are preparing to face Tunisia on September 24 before returning home to host Libya at Hoima City Stadium on September 29. The players currently in camp are Richard Basangwa, Hannington Ssebwalunyo, David Lukwago, Geofrey...

President Yoweri Museveni has reflected on Africa’s future, Uganda’s fuel import arrangements and relations with Kenya in a statement marking his 82nd birthday. Museveni says a tip-off from Kenyan politician Jirongo alerted him to the prices Uganda was paying middlemen for petroleum products, eventually prompting changes to the country’s fuel procurement arrangements. Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. I want to...

By Shivan Ayebare Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Kigezi College Butobere to ensure that Shs3 billion allocated for rehabilitation works at the school is fully used for its intended purpose. His message was delivered by Ndorwa West MP Eliab Naturinda Mporera during the third Annual Peace Festival at Kigezi College Butobere in Kabale Municipality. The festival, organised by Rotary Sunrise...

By Shivan Ayebare Authorities in Rukiga District have warned that people found vandalising government water infrastructure will be arrested and prosecuted following cases of damaged water pipes in Kamwezi Subcounty. The warning was issued during a community baraza in Kibanda Parish, where the National Water and Sewerage Corporation is implementing the Shs2.1 billion Kyogo-Kibanda Water Supply Project. NWSC Engineer in charge of...

Johannesburg, South Africa September 17, 2026 - 02:55 AM (UTC - 7) South African police on Thursday recovered the ninth body of a woman east of Johannesburg in two months, as a string of murders continues to stoke public anxiety. Police have imposed a lockdown in Kempton Park in the Ekurhuleni municipality and officers mounted roadblocks after three of the partially naked bodies...