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BBC Sexual violence is increasingly being used as a “weapon of war” in Sudan to terrorise the civilian population, a UN report says. The violence is “unprecedented in terms of the scale, prevalence and brutality of its widespread use as a weapon of war”, the report adds. Sudan has been […]

DAILY MONITOR The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has announced a change in leadership, electing Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Antony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese and Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, as its new Chairperson for the 2026–2029 term. “The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Council of Presidents at its […]

DAILY MONITOR The head of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima said on Monday she was saddened by US plans to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa and urged Washington to reconsider, warning the move could cost lives in the country with the largest number of people infected with the virus. Ms Byanyima also […]

RADIO TAMAZUJ African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea Jakaya Kikwete on Monday urged South Sudan’s leaders to remain united and ensure successful elections, while calling for the structured implementation of the country’s 2018 peace agreement. Kikwete spoke after briefing President Salva Kiir on […]

A satellite image shows tents erected and vehicles at a new field hospital at Laikipia Air Base in Laikipia County, Kenya June 4, 2026 REUTERS Kenya’s High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale ​in contempt of court on Monday for disobeying ‌orders to halt the construction of a U.S.-backed Ebola […]

DAILY MONITOR Makerere University has been placed 23rd in Africa and 639 among global universities by the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027. Makerere’s overall global score stood at 44.9 percent. The rankings serve as a benchmark for students, researchers and policymakers evaluating higher education quality […]

Some students trekking for water after disconnections took effect. By Dramadri Federick Arua city More than 4,500 water users have been disconnected from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) network in Arua for failing to settle their water bills. The affected customers are drawn from Arua City, Arua District, […]

Participants participating in boys cross-country athletics one of the sports activities By Onzoma Albert Arua City The Arua district secondary schools’ ball games II have had a good progress at Eruba Primary School Grounds, with minimal challenges due to strict adherence to Ebola Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). The games, which […]

Several bats hanging on a tree at West Nile Golf Course in Arua city. By Dramadri Federick Arua city Residents of Arua City have expressed concern following the discovery of several dead bats in different parts of the city, with fears emerging among communities amid heightened awareness about the Ebola […]

Pupils of Paicho Primary School showcase a presentation during the Day of the African Child celebrations held at their school. By Proscovia Achomo Leaders in Gulu District have renewed calls for urgent investment in clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, emphasizing that every child deserves access to safe water […]