American sanctions on M23 networks target Gasabo Gold Refinery and its bosses   NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The growing alliance between the U.S. and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is piling diplomatic pressure on Rwanda as U.S. sanctions mount on Rwanda-backed M23 and its networks. …

    New American sanctions target the commercial networks that turn Congo’s conflict minerals into global business   NEWS ANALYSIS |  RONALD MUSOKE | For years, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s wars have been fought with rifles, rockets and militias. Increasingly, however, Washington believes the conflict is being sustained somewhere else …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Stanbic Black Pirates have been crowned the 2026 National Rugby Premiership champions after edging Buffaloes RFC 30-29 in a dramatic final Saturday that showcased resilience, attacking flair and determination. The defending champions wasted no time asserting themselves, with Nathan Bwambale crossing the try line in …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Efforts are underway to reopen Nation Media Group Uganda’s television and radio outlets after a security operation that forced NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM off air, with government officials and allies of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba indicating that discussions are ongoing. Journalist Andrew …

  Munich, Germany | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has opened its first cultural and tourism festival in Germany, a three-day event in Munich that organisers describe as the largest Ugandan public event held in their country to date. The festival opened on Thursday with traditional drumming, drawing Ugandans from across Germany …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | Residents and small business operators around Nation Media Group (NMG) offices in Namuwongo have described scenes of fear and uncertainty after armed soldiers mounted an overnight operation that shut down the Daily Monitor newspaper, KFM and Dembe FM Sunday morning. The same operation also …

    Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  When Polland Food Centre opened its doors in 2025, the aroma of sizzling delicacies filled the air. But behind the scenes, another scent lingered: stubborn smoke from traditional charcoal stoves that were quietly burning through profits. Like many fast-growing restaurants, Polland found itself …

  NMG Staff Stranded As Security Forces Seal Offices, Shut Down Stations   Kampala, Uganda | URN | Employees of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda woke up to restricted access and disrupted operations on Sunday morning after security forces moved into the media company’s offices in Kampala, leading to the …

  Felix Lubega’s small sculptures reveal the artistic ingenuity typical of informally trained artists, while navigating the theme of finding opportunities everywhere and in everything, exemplified by his journey from carpenter to sculptor   ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | For a minute or perhaps more, one will be caught staring …

  COMMENT | DICKENS AMANYA |  All over much of West Nile’s rapidly growing urban centers, poor waste management is quietly evolving into a climate justice crisis. The sight of open dumpsites, burning garbage, polluted river streams, and untreated waste is not only degrading the environment but also worsening the …