Qatar Warns Middle East War Could Trigger Global Energy Shock
Qatar’s energy minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could unleash a severe global economic shock, potentially pushing oil prices to as high as $150 per barrel if energy exports from the Gulf are disrupted. According to remarks reported by the Financial Times,
The Blackmail Industry: How Lies Went Viral and the Truth Finally Caught Up
By Nyombi Thembo For months, the internet roared. Rumours spread like wildfire. Comment sections turned into courtrooms. And somewhere in the middle of that digital chaos, the truth waited quietly, patiently, for its moment. That moment finally arrived. After more than 150 days in Luzira Prison, TikTok commentator Dean Lubowa Saava
Nabakooba Warns Churches Over Unregistered Land
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged churches and other institutions to prioritise surveying and registering their land in order to protect it from disputes and encroachment. Nabakooba made the appeal while speaking at Uganda’s national celebration of the Women’s World Day of Prayer held
Uganda Airlines Acquires Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines to Restore Long-Haul Flights
After days of uncertainty for international travelers, Uganda Airlines has moved to restore confidence in its long-haul operations, announcing the resumption of flights to London and Mumbai following a brief but disruptive suspension. The national carrier confirmed in a travel update issued on March 5 that the intercontinental services will
Muwema & Co. Advocates Thrown Out of Kololo Offices Over Shs 1.34bn Rent Debt
The Muwema & Co. Advocates has been evicted from commercial premises in Kololo after failing to pay USD 372,300 (about Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits. The eviction was carried out with the assistance of the Uganda Police Force, and the premises have since been secured
Lack of National ID Extends Mabirizi’s Stay in Prison
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to controversial lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi, citing failure to present valid identification and credible sureties. In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa noted that Mabirizi did not present a National Identification Card, while the sureties who appeared before court produced
IGG Recovers Shs 2 Billion, Vows Tougher Action Against Corruption
The Inspectorate of Government has recovered over Shs 2 billion in misappropriated public funds, Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala announced, underscoring a renewed push for accountability in government institutions. Between July and December 2025, the Inspectorate received 1,516 complaints and sanctioned 1,151 cases (75%) for action.
Alwi Health Centre III Gets Lifeline with New Women and Children’s Ward
In the quiet trading centre of Alwi in Pakwach District, a small health facility that once struggled with just six beds has received a major lifeline, one that is already transforming healthcare for mothers and children in the community. For years, Alwi Health Centre III faced a difficult reality: men,
Darusalam Falls as UPDF, Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab
Joint forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and the Somali National Army have captured the strategic town of Darusalam from militants of Al-Shabaab, marking another step in a widening offensive against the insurgent group in southern Somalia. The operation was carried out by Ugandan troops serving under the African
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race After France Signals Arsenal Expansion
Russia has criticised France over plans to expand its nuclear arsenal, warning that the move could trigger a new nuclear arms race and further destabilise global security. In a statement released on March 4, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said remarks by Emmanuel Macron about increasing France’s
