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What the Shutdown of Nation Media Group Means for Uganda

The shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda's operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor, marks one of the most consequential developments in Uganda's media landscape in recent years. Security forces surrounded the media house's premises following public statements by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announcing that the outlets would be shut down, leaving television stations off air and newspaper operations disrupted....

What the Shutdown of Nation Media Group Means for Uganda The shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda's operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor, marks one of the most consequential developments in Uganda's media landscape in rece

Why NUP Could Join IPOD

The National Unity Platform (NUP) appears to be edging closer to joining the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), a development that signals a possible strategic recalibration in Uganda’s opposition politics. Recent correspondence from the party indicates a willingness to engage with IPOD’s formal requirements, including consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding that governs participation in the dialogue framework. The move, if finalised, would mark a notable shift for a party that has previously kept its distance from the platform....

Why NUP Could Join IPOD

Government Escalates Fight Against Illegal Sand Mining Along River Nile in Kayunga

Government has intensified enforcement operations against illegal sand mining along the River Nile in Kayunga District as authorities move to protect one of Uganda's most critical natural resources from escalating environmental degradation. The crackdown, led by environmental regulators and security agencies, targets individuals and companies engaged in unauthorized sand extraction activities that officials say are threatening aquatic ecosystems, fisheries, and the long-term sustainability of the River Nile....

Government Escalates Fight Against Illegal Sand Mining Along River Nile in Kayunga Government has intensified enforcement operations against illegal sand mining along the River Nile in Kayunga District as authorities move to protect one of Uganda's most critical natural resources fr

Police Rescue 37 Suspected Human Trafficking Victims as Cleric Arrested in Kampala Operation

Police have rescued 37 individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking and arrested a cleric during an intelligence-led operation in Kampala, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against trafficking networks targeting vulnerable Ugandans. The operation, conducted by security agencies following reports of suspicious recruitment activities, uncovered a group of young people who had allegedly been lured with promises of employment and better economic opportunities....

Police Rescue 37 Suspected Human Trafficking Victims as Cleric Arrested in Kampala Operation Police have rescued 37 individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking and arrested a cleric during an intelligence-led operation in Kampala, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrou