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  For years, tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa has traversed continents persuading the world that Uganda is one of Africa’s most rewarding tourist destinations. But as epidemic outbreaks, travel advisories and domestic political discontent converge, the country’s most vocal tourism ambassador finds himself defending not just Uganda’s image abroad, but also …

  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter won’t proceed this week, the same having been adjourned to 14th July 2026 due to unavailability of the prosecution. When court next convenes, it …

    Prosecution attempts to walk back DNA claims   SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X.  **** In a rather tense exchange (Frame 1 in X tweet bottom), prosecution seemed to walk back from their own …

  The exit of a lottery operator exposes both the strain and the strength of a booming digital gambling industry   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE |  The exit of ITHUBA Uganda Limited from the National Lottery business has drawn fresh attention to the stability of Uganda’s fast-growing gaming industry, …

    LONDON | Xinhua |  Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation amid mounting political pressure and declining parliamentary support. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is currently the only declared candidate for the Labour leadership and is …

  BEIJING, | Xinhua |  Since its founding 105 years ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has kept standing at the forefront of China’s transformation, leading the country through construction to become one of the world’s foremost economic powers. Now with more than 101 million members, the CPC is …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the “most magnificent epic” of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule. Addressing a gathering marking …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | At only 23 years, Jimmy Kalema has already built an impressive football CV. The lethal striker for Bunyoro region-based Kitara FC has won two Masaza Cup titles, a Golden Boot, multiple individual accolades, scored the winning goal that secured Kitara FC’s second Stanbic …

  Throw out the entire DNA report; Forensic expert advises court   SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X.  **** In a rather dramatic turn, the DNA forensic expert told Justice Rosette Comfort Kania earlier today that …

    DUNGA BEACH, Kenya | DAVIS J WEDDI – SciDev.Net |  For years, fish farmers at Dunga Beach, along Kenya’s stretch of Lake Victoria, lived with a dread that never really left them. They could end one day looking out at cages packed with healthy tilapia and begin the next …