East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General Peter Mathuki says Somalia could be admitted to the bloc this month. An Ordinary Heads of State Summit is scheduled for November 23-24 in Arusha, and the region’s presidents are expected to endorse Somalia’s accession. Dr Mathuki told a panel at the Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 9 that the bloc is ...

In a recent incident that unfolded in Koboko, a suspected smuggler was fatally wounded during a confrontation with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The altercation occurred at about 11:15am in Saliamusala at the no man’s land along side the borders of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo as URA officials sought to curb illegal smuggling operations in the area. The ...

In a recent development, Israel has revised its official death toll to 1,200, reflecting a more accurate count of the lives lost. This update comes as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to provide transparent and reliable information regarding the human cost of the conflict. The revised figure underscores the gravity of the situation and acknowledges the tragic loss of ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly stated his refusal to consider a ceasefire and emphasized that there are no plans to occupy the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza. In recent days, the conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants has intensified, resulting in a significant loss of life ...

In a recent court ruling, a barmaid has been handed a six-month prison sentence for the theft of Shs 77,000 from her employer. The incident came to light during a trial in which the barmaid, identified as Amutuhire stood accused of embezzling funds from her employer from the counter at NK Bar in Kacwampare, Rugoba in Nyabuhikye sub county. However ...