A devastating toll of at least 30 lives lost and many others missing grips Buncombe County in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through the state. The county, home to the picturesque city of Asheville, bears the brunt of the storm’s fury, leaving behind a scene of unparalleled devastation. Emergency official Ryan Cole describes the impact ...

In a significant move, opposition political parties within the Holy Alliance coalition have reached an agreement to present a single Presidential candidate for the upcoming 2026 general elections. The coalition comprises a range of parties, including the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA, Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) Alumni, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Democratic Party (DP) bloc, Conservative Party (CP), and ...

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake as it swept through the south-eastern US, claiming the lives of at least 43 individuals and leaving millions without power. The storm, the most potent on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend, continued its path northward into Georgia and the Carolinas following its landfall overnight Thursday. The aftermath of Helene’s ...

In a recent political shake-up, Dorothy Kisaka ‘s sudden removal from her role as Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has sparked widespread speculation. Investigative journalist Solomon Sserwanjja has shared his perspective on this unfolding situation. Sserwanjja pointed out that President Yoweri Museveni’s actions are typically driven by logic rather than emotion, suggesting that Kisaka’s dismissal was ...

As Hurricane Helene approached the northern Florida coast, small towns stood deserted on Thursday. Stores were closed, and windows were boarded up in anticipation of the high winds and potentially devastating storm surge. Despite evacuation orders, some residents, like Lance Palmer, were still making final preparations. In the town of Panacea, on the edge of the ocean, actor and musician ...