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In a recent development, the United States military has announced a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to maintain maritime security. A US fighter aircraft shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist areas of Yemen toward the USS Laboon, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday (Jan 14). There were no injuries or damage reported ...

The Police in Budaka District, eastern Uganda have launched investigations into a case of aggravated defilement. This is involving a 30-year-old man and a 1-year and 8-month-old female juvenile. Meta Robert, 30, a resident of Idudi ‘A’ in Nansanga sub-county, Budaka District was arrested on Tuesday, January 09, 2024. This was after the victim’s mother only identified as Ms Kaitake reported ...

Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have voiced growing apprehensions about Uganda’s mounting debt burden. They pressed the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development for strategies to effectively manage this fiscal challenge. State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, revealed that the total debt stock as of June 2023 reached $23.7 billion (sh91 trillion). This is a notable increase ...

In a show of sheer dominion, Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, beat Wales 64-40 in their second match of the Test Series. This was at the House of Sports in Cardiff on Friday. In picking the victory, the She Cranes were revenging their Wednesday 57-45 defeat to the same opponent in the first match of the Series. Led ...

In a recent development, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a plea for restraint following the military actions carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom against the Huthis on Friday The strikes, undertaken by the US and UK forces, have raised concerns over a potential escalation of the conflict. As tensions rise, the UN chief has ...