Zohran Mamdani’s $2,300 rent scandal exposes whom this ‘socialist’ is really looking after first — himself

Whom are government-mandated rent-stabilized apartments for? Apparently, well-compensated bureaucrats. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is only paying $2,300 for his stabilized place in Astoria, despite making $142,000 a year as an assemblyman,...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Invites Diplomats to the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, Boosts Sports Diplomacy and Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officially launched a collaborative campaign to promote the Fourth Edition of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, set to take place in Kasese District. The launch was held at the Ministry’s headquarters. The...

Fact Check: Did Uganda Discover 31 Million Tonnes of Gold Ore? Why Viral Claim About 2022 Discovery Is Misleading

Mumbai, August 11: A viral post on social media claims that Uganda has uncovered nearly 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore in the country. The gold ore is also claimed to contain over 3,20,000 tonnes of refined gold worth USD 12 trillion. It is...

Netflix Downgrades Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to a First-Look Deal, Just Like the Obamas

Netflix has “extended its creative partnership” with Archewell Productions, Prince Harry and Meghan’s — the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — media company, with a multiyear, first-look deal for all of Archewell’s film and television projects. In...

Prince Harry treading a 'different path' to Meghan Markle after latest Netflix move: 'She has won'

Prince Harry is "treading a different path" to wife Meghan Markle following the couple's latest deal with Netflix, it has been claimed. Speaking to GB News, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond says the Duchess of Sussex has "won" against...

Uganda: Museveni retires seven UPDF generals

Ugandan court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case

A Ugandan judge refused to grant bail on Friday to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges. The case has raised concerns among government critics, including opposition leader Bobi...

Highlights and goals of Guinea vs Algeria (1-1) in African Nations Championship

End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Guinea vs Algeria for Date 4 of Group A of the African Nations Championship. We appreciate your company and passion for football....

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry extend first-look deal with Netflix, announce new projects By Jessica Wang

Break out the jam and edible flowers: Netflix has extended its creative partnership with Archewell Productions, the media company launched by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Netflix announced an extension of the first-look deal, which spans film...

Uganda defeat Guinea 3-0 to secure first win of CHAN 2025

Uganda claimed their first victory at the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a commanding 3-0 win over Guinea on Friday August 8, 2025. The Group C clash, played at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, saw...

CHAN 2024: Uganda vs Niger – How to Watch & Predicted Score

Uganda will face Niger for the first time at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) when the two meet in Kampala in a Group C fixture. Malian referee Ousmane Diakate will blow the kick-off whistle at 6:00 PM Morocco time (GMT+1),...

Global Gallivanting Won’t Give Nigeria Investors, Obi Berates FG Over Shrinking FDI

Posted by African Examiner Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines Friday, August 15th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has slammed the federal government concerning the...

MTN Uganda’s 15% H1 2025 revenue growth drives use ahead of MPC

MTN Uganda, a leading telecommunications service provider, has reported a robust performance for the first half of 2025, marking a 15% revenue growth and a significant 20% dividend increase. These financial results have positively impacted trading...

Harry and Meghan renew Netflix deal with first look partnership

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new “multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects” with Netflix, the couple has announced. Five years ago, Harry and Meghan secured a lucrative contract, thought to be worth more than...

MTN Uganda’s profit after tax drops by 9.7%, subscribers increased to 22.8M in H1’25

MTN Uganda has recorded a 9.7% year-on-year drop in its profit after tax (PAT) to Ush 267 billion. The company also posted a 10.2% growth in subscriber base to 22.8 million for the first half of 2025. According to the financial results made...

Ugandan musician Weasel hospitalised after wife allegedly ran him over in hit-and-run

Ugandan singer Douglas Mayanja, better known as Weasel of the celebrated duo Radio and Weasel, is recovering in hospital after an alleged hit-and-run involving his wife, Rwandan socialite Sandra Teta. The shocking incident reportedly occurred...

Idi Amin — why ‘Big Daddy’ is popular in modern Uganda

Uganda is in election campaign mode, so it came as no surprise on a recent trip to Kampala to see the face of the opposition leader Bobi Wine, complete with signature red beret, gazing out from walls and shopfronts. What I hadn’t anticipated was...

Watoto Church Uganda dismisses Pastor over sexual misconduct claims

Author: Staff Reporter | Published: 3 hours ago Watoto church building in Kampala. File Photo Watoto Church in Uganda on Sunday, August 10, announced the dismissal of one of its pastors over allegations of sexual immorality. According to Ugandan...

Uganda Court Refuses Bail for Besigye

A Ugandan court has denied bail to jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, whose detention since late last year has drawn international condemnation. Besigye, 69, a four-time presidential challenger to long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, was...

Ugandan court denies bail to opposition leader in treason case

A Ugandan judge refused to grant bail yesterday to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges. The case has raised concerns among government critics, including opposition leader Bobi...