Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads

Human communication is a complex weave of words and gestures — a mix of vocal and visual signals. "People use vocal and visual communication in a very rich and combined way," says Joseph Mine, a biologist at the University of Rennes in France. But...

New Chinese supermarket launched in Juba

The Beijing Hotel in Juba on Friday launched the Beijing Supermarket, a sister company, to spur economic growth in South Sudan through partnerships with local producers and the employment of nationals. Speaking during the launch, Philip Deng...

Col. Nakalema, British High Commissioner to Uganda Discuss Investment Opportunities and Investors Protection

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has today held a fruitful meeting with the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Lisa Chesney MBE at the unit’s office in Kampala. During the meeting, Col....

Inside the DRC and Ukraine

Global powers have expressed interest in the affairs of strategically located Ukraine in Europe, and similarly, DRC in Africa How international involvement in the affairs of these two countries has complicated internal conflict resolution THE LAST...

Uganda: Museveni retires seven UPDF generals

2024 CHAN: Uganda beat Niger to go top of Group C as Okello stars

11 august 2025 - 19:37:14 MA 237 Views Panafrican News Agency Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Uganda climbed to the top of Group C with a controlled 2–0 victory over Niger at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Monday night, securing back-to-back CHAN...

Rwanda sports sector seen as new hub for Qatari investors

Veteran fund manager Ntoudi Mouyelo. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam Beyond co-operative initiatives in Qatar’s financial sector, Rwanda is offering a new frontier for Qatari investments, particularly in the sports industry, according to a veteran fund...

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...

Netflix back away from Harry and Meghan with new deal, on worse terms: Sussexes sign 'first-look' agreement after shows flopped - with cooking Christmas special and another documentary

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new 'multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects' with Netflix - a downgrade on their previous contract. The couple's new output will include a second season of the Duchess's 'With...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 coach eager to rewrite history at FIFA U17 World Cup

KAMPALA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's U17 national team head coach Brian Ssenyondo says his team will go all out to make an impactful history at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup this November in Qatar. With Uganda having qualified for the tournament for...