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Sudan’s civilian transitional government has presented a detailed peace roadmap to the United Nations Security Council, calling for a ceasefire, disarmament of militias, and a path to democratic transition as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises deepens

Iceland has committed US$5.5 million to UNICEF to support Uganda’s adolescent mothers, young children, and sustainable water and sanitation services in refugee-hosting districts.

At a Pan-African symposium in Kampala, Sudan’s ambassador to Uganda outlined a post-war roadmap centred on civilian leadership, national dialogue and dismantling militias. Delegates adopted the Kampala Declaration, calling for African-led solutions to the Sudan conflict and warning that foreign interference threatens regional stability, including Uganda’s neighbourhood.

Two private security guards in Kazo District have been rewarded by Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba after rejecting a Shs300,000 bribe from cattle theft suspects. Their decision to alert police led to the recovery of stolen livestock and the arrest of suspects, highlighting the growing role of private security in crime prevention.

At a charged rally in Kisoro, former IGP Gen. Kale Kayihura urged residents to back President Yoweri Museveni in 2026, saying the district owes its stability and progress to NRM leadership. Museveni echoed the message, outlining peace, development and wealth as the pillars of his re-election pitch in one of his strongest political bases.

Makerere University has kicked off the 16 Days of Activism with one of its biggest mobilisations yet—a campus-wide walk against the rising wave of digital violence targeting women and girls. Students, diplomats, and UN officials joined forces under the theme “Stride for Change,” calling on young men to become allies in the fight against cyber harassment, online threats, and non-consensual image sharing.

As Uganda edges toward the 2026 general elections, authorities are racing to strengthen the country’s digital defenses—starting with the journalists who shape national conversation. At a packed training session in Nakawa, experts from NITA-U and the Personal Data Protection Office warned that cyberattacks, misinformation, and data breaches pose real threats to electoral integrity. Armed with practical skills and a new sense of urgency, reporters are now being positioned as frontline defenders in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Uganda has launched its largest civil service recruitment in years, opening nearly 7,000 new jobs across ministries, agencies, and local governments in a bid to revive struggling public institutions. The UGX 125 billion drive prioritizes teachers, health workers, and local administrators, aiming to rebuild trust in government and strengthen frontline services. But as optimism grows, so do the questions: can merit-based hiring and new training reforms repair a system long weakened by corruption, inefficiency, and neglect?

With more than 83,000 candidates vying for 45,500 seats, Uganda’s 2026 elections will be its most crowded ever. The surge signals an increasingly competitive democracy—but also exposes how politics has become both a lifeline and a livelihood in a nation where youth unemployment and disillusionment run deep.

After years of walking miles for a few litres of water, refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo settlement are finally getting relief. Two new solar-powered hybrid systems—built by UNICEF and funded by the EU—are pumping fresh water straight to local taps, transforming lives and ending long, exhausting treks for women and children.