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In a captivating showdown against Guinea, the Uganda Cranes revitalized their quest for the 2026 Fifa World Cup with a sensational 1-0 victory at Namboole Stadium, sparked by Allan Okello’s extraordinary free-kick goal that left spectators spellbound. Our esteemed football correspondent, Balidawa Khasim, meticulously dissects each player’s impact on the team’s success as Uganda edges closer to the front-runners in ...

In the aftermath of World War Two, the Western security landscape faced a monumental crisis, with lasting implications. The emergence of “Trumpism” as a lasting phenomenon beyond his presidency raises questions about which nations are poised to assume leadership as the US takes a step back. In February 1947, the UK’s decision to withdraw support for Greek government forces prompted ...

The Mengo establishment raised alarm on Tuesday regarding a circulating map of Uganda that conspicuously excludes the Buganda Kingdom. This omission was deemed a deliberate distortion of history, as expressed by Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, the kingdom’s minister for communication. Kitooke highlighted that this incident is not an isolated case. In 2018, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics also released a map ...

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan singles out opposition factions for instigating violence amid the ongoing protests currently in their sixth consecutive night. The turmoil erupted in Istanbul last Wednesday following the apprehension of the city’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges, a key rival of Erdogan in the presidential race. Tensions heightened on Sunday night as authorities deployed tear gas ...

The much-anticipated Lions Cup match concluded in an exhilarating 11-all draw, living up to its hype. Despite the heavy downpour, both teams showcased their adaptability by maintaining control of the wet ball. While the game witnessed numerous scrums, there was a commendable display of continuity as both sides executed short passes and built up phases. Notably, Joseph Aredo and Aaron ...