EU trader Traxys buys conflict minerals from DRC
A new Global Witness investigation indicates that international commodities trader Traxys has bought conflict coltan smuggled from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Rwanda The investigation reveals that the multibillion-dollar company headquartered in Luxembourg bought 280 tonnes of coltan from Rwanda in 2024 based on customs documents seen by Global
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Parliament and Allegations of Bribery: A Timeline of Controversy
Over the years, legislators have faced accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for their support on key pieces of legislation. These allegations have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic processes. Term Limits (2005) One of the earliest recorded instances of alleged bribery
Why Uganda’s hospitality industry remains a good sector for investment
Authorities in Uganda are pushing for more investments, both local and foreign, in the hospitality sector as tourism and visitor numbers into the country increase over the years. This is also a strategy that positions Uganda as a competitive destination for international, regional conferences and festivals. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB),
The historical tree that gave birth to Besigye and the survival of Court Martial
Since time immemorial, former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been a staunch opposition politician in Uganda. Besigye is one of the bush war soldiers who participated in the 1986 liberation war, which paved the way for the establishment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The NRM, a ruling party,
Buganda barks at Minister Mayanja: Daudi Chwa II Did Not Own Kaazi Land
Buganda Kingdom has clarified that Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II did not own the Kaazi land in his personal capacity. The clarification follows State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja’s directive to cancel all land titles on the contested land. The minister’s directive was issued during a public hearing at Kaazi, where
How Shs 60 billion Fraudulent Payments Were Initiated and Executed at Bank of Uganda
In 2024, the country witnessed a significant financial fraud involving $21,013,562.31 (Shs 77.1 billion) at the Bank of Uganda (BoU). This fraud led to the arrest and charging of officials from the Ministry of Finance, including the Accountant General and seven others. Six of them were however released on bail.
What are the preferred charges against Joseph Kony whose wife and children have returned to Uganda
The International Criminal Court [ICC] is in the process of confirmation of charges hearing against war Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army [LRA] who is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least July 1, 2002, until December 31,
Former UPC, DP stalwarts explain how Museveni Exploited Obote’s Mistakes to Rule for 39 Years?
On July 27, 2024, Uganda marked exactly 39 years since Apollo Milton Obote was overthrown for the second time as the country’s president. Born in 1925 in Akokoro village, present-day Apac district, Obote was the son of the late Stanley Opeto, a village chief, and Puliska Opeto. He was the
How Masaba Cooperative Union was overpaid but also got milling, printing machines
The controversy surrounding the theft of billions of shillings meant for compensation of cooperatives that lost properties during the previous wars in Uganda continues to take different angles and shapes. According to documents from the Internal Auditor General seen by Eagle Online, Masaba Cooperative Union was overpaid over and above
