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Prime Minister Alberto Otarola has resigned from his position on Tuesday amid allegations of influence-peddling to help a young woman he is said to have addressed lovingly in recordings released by news media., just months after taking office. His departure comes amid accusations of inappropriate influence in government matters. Otarola is a seasoned politician and lawyer who acted as chief ...

A UN team has concluded there are “reasonable grounds to believe” sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, was committed during the Hamas attacks in Israel on 7 October. They also said there was “convincing information” that hostages had been subjected to sexual violence. The trip was led by Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. ...

The Law Society has declared Hon. Mathias Mpuuga’s recent service award of Shs500 million as illegal, citing legal provisions that prohibit the granting of such perks to public officials. The announcement comes in response to the controversial cash award given to Mpuuga for his outstanding service to the nation. According to the Law Society, the decision to award a hefty ...

In the midst of escalating hostilities between Israel and Hamas, diplomatic initiatives from various nations have gained momentum, aiming to bring about a much-needed ceasefire. As tensions continue to rise in the region, the international community has intensified its efforts to broker a truce between the two warring parties. Multiple countries, organizations, and key stakeholders are actively engaging in diplomatic ...

In a strategic move to support entrepreneurship and economic growth, MTN, a leading telecommunications company, has set its sights on offering business loans amounting to UGX 1 trillion to mobile money users. The initiative, which highlights MTN’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aims to provide accessible and convenient credit facilities to mobile money ...