Uganda’s justice system is quietly changing its view on the death penalty, sparking important conversations across the country. While the death sentence remains legal, its use has dramatically decreased, and many are asking whether it still has a place in today’s Uganda. For decades, the death penalty was a common punishment for serious crimes like…
What started as an ordinary day in Munyonyo turned into a scene that has left many Ugandans talking. Popular musician Weasel Manizo, whose real name is Douglas Mayanja, is in the hospital after an argument with his partner, Sandra Teta, took a dramatic and painful turn. According to witnesses, the couple got into a heated…
After three weeks of tough battles, the important town of Bariire in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region has been freed from the control of the militant group al-Shabaab. The victory was achieved by the combined forces of Uganda’s UPDF and the Somali National Army (SNA). This success follows the earlier recapture of Sabid-Anole in June 2025,…
