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By Kayiira Jackson Bukedea Comprehensive Secondary School etched their name into the history books after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Standard High School Zana (STAHIZA) secured them a maiden place among the last eight at the USSSA Girls Football Ball Games I Championship. In a gripping round of 16 encounter, Bukedea showed resilience and character to overcome a highly …

More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down the ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law.By Luis de BarrosIt has emerged that, on 26 March, the government published a notice amending the Penal Code by deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 164, which refers to “Unnatural Offences”.Colonial-Era Provisions ScrappedThe …

More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down the ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law. By Luis de Barros It has emerged that, on 26 March, the government published a notice amending the Penal Code by deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 164, which refers to “Unnatural Offences”. …

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) U17 Netball Championship has burst into the decisive quarter-final stage, with standout performances from Namagabi Secondary School and Madina Islamic Secondary School setting the tone after a thrilling round of 16 played on Monday. Namagabi underlined their growing reputation as serious contenders with a hard-fought 19–15 victory over Sseke …

Kampala, Uganda — Tourism remains one of Africa’s most consistent foreign exchange earners, supporting livelihoods, shaping national brands, and connecting local economies to global markets. In Uganda, often celebrated as the “Pearl of Africa,” the sector has gained renewed strategic focus, particularly through government-led efforts to align diplomacy with economic outcomes.  A notable shift came with the launch of the …

Kampala, Uganda — In fast-growing cities, infrastructure rarely fails all at once. It fades—quietly at first—until the moment it becomes impossible to ignore. The pedestrian footbridge that once spanned Queensway Kampala, linking Katwe to Nsambya, is a case in point. Brought down on 13 May 2018 after being declared structurally unsafe, it had served the public for over two decades. …

Accra, Ghana — Uganda and Ghana have reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic ties following high-level consultations between Vincent Bagiire and Khadija Iddrisu, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation anchored in shared values and global outlook. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana in Accra on 30 April 2026, unfolded in a notably cordial atmosphere, underscoring what both sides …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s immigration authorities have intensified enforcement operations, arresting 62 Nigerian nationals in Adjumani District for allegedly working without valid permits. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, followed a public tip-off and forms part of a broader national effort to address irregular migration and unauthorized economic activity. “Following a tip-off, our enforcement team …

Old Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken decisive administrative and policy steps following a Joint Session that brought together its Executive Committee and the Majlis Al-Ulaam, setting the stage for governance reforms and institutional continuity ahead of the forthcoming General Assembly. The high-level meeting, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the UMSC Headquarters in …

By Kayiira Jackson  Day Four of the USSSA Ball Games badminton competition delivered a blend of commanding performances and tightly contested encounters as schools intensified their push for knockout qualification. In the girls’ category, Seeta High School A-Level campus edged Kinaawa High School Mugongo in a thrilling 3-2 contest, one of the closest matches of the day. Kakungulu Memorial showed …