Iran: Strait of Hormuz Only Closed to ‘Our Enemies,’ Says Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping but is effectively closed to vessels belonging to countries Tehran considers hostile. Speaking on MS Now, Araghchi said Iran had not blocked the crucial maritime route to the global community despite the escalating
Iran War Threatens Global Food Supply as Fertilizer Shipments Disrupted
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is threatening to trigger a global food crisis after major disruptions in the supply of fertilizers, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report highlights growing concerns over shortages of urea, the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, which is essential for the
Ugandan Bishops Set for Historic Ad Limina Visit with Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Bishops of Uganda will next week embark on a significant pilgrimage to Rome, where they are expected to meet Pope Leo XIV during their traditional ad limina apostolorum visit to the Holy See. Under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the bishops will begin the journey
List: The top 100 schools in 2025 UACE Results
St. Julian High School Annex, Gayaza has emerged as the best-performing school in Uganda in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, recording an average score of 17.4 points. The ranking, compiled from more than 2,500 schools across the country, is based on average class performance. St. Julian
Cheap Oil Is More Expensive Than You Think
By Allan Omuron Uganda’s boda-boda sector operates under relentless pressure: tight margins, long working hours, and unforgiving roads that push both riders and machines to their limits. Conversations about boda safety often focus on rider behavior—speeding, helmet use, licensing, or traffic discipline—while leaving out one equally critical factor that receives
Karuhanga Inspires Black Pirates as Makerere Impis Fall at Kingspark
Stanbic Black Pirates produced a dominant display at Kingspark Arena, defeating Makerere Impis 31–9 in a Week 6 fixture of the 2026 Uganda Rugby Premiership. From the opening whistle, the Pirates imposed their authority on the game, combining relentless forward power with an adventurous backline that kept the visitors trapped
Stanbic Analysts See Opportunity for Disciplined Investors Amid Global Unrest
Global crises often unsettle financial markets. Yet they can also create opportunities for investors willing to take a longer-term perspective. That was the message from analysts and investment advisers during a webinar hosted by SBG Securities Uganda Limited. Economists argued that while the escalating conflict in the Middle East may trigger
Boldness. Courage. Determination: Honoring the Leadership of Mariam Wangadya
Leadership in the field of human rights is rarely comfortable. It demands courage to challenge injustice, resilience to endure criticism, and determination to defend the dignity of others even when the path is uncertain. In Uganda, one of the figures who continues to embody these qualities is Hon. Mariam Wangadya,
Bobi Wine Leaves Country After Weeks in Hiding
Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has exited the country after spending weeks in hiding, Daily Star has learned. The development follows a military raid on his home in Magere in January, shortly after he lost the presidential election to incumbent President
Uganda, Tanzania Race to Fix Shs 9 Trillion Trade Imbalance
Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to eliminate all outstanding non-tariff barriers in an effort to rebalance a trade relationship currently weighed down by a Shs9 trillion ($2.4 billion) gap. The decision emerged from the fifth session of the Joint Permanent Commission where both countries agreed to move beyond diplomatic discussions
