Wang Jian highlighted BGI’s partnership with African institutions to promote perennial rice, a groundbreaking crop with high yields and resistance to drought and diseases.
Posted inOpinion
Mobutu Sese’s looting legacy crossed into Uganda
It is a prophecy that found its grim fulfillment in the long, parasitic reign of Mobutu Sese Seko over Zaire—now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Posted inFootball News
USSSA Lango zonal games reach semi-finals
The USSSA games for Lango have reached semi finals with two games on this hot afternoon in Lira City.
Posted inKitgum News
Minister Aber launches housing initiative in Kitgum
Minister Aber has emphasized that development efforts must be free of political interference.
Posted inPolitics
Angweri to Lira City political rivals: “Money cannot scare me”
Awor cited youth unemployment as one of the critical issues she intends to tackle if elected. She chastised Betty Amongi for failing Lira City’s youth.
Posted inSomalia
UPDF soldiers serving in Somalia promised continued high support
Dozens of Ugandan soldiers have been dispatched to Somalia in recent years to try to stabilise the country.
Posted inPolitics
Dokolo South MP aspirant Richard Obura welcomes NRM electoral roadmap
Obura’s early mobilization indicates a more competitive NRM pre-election environment in the constituency ahead of 2026.
Posted inAgriculture / Parliament News
Agr. budget: MPs want shs50b allocated for ‘tonnes of maize and bean seeds’
Agriculture received shs644.39 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25, a decrease from the shs1 trillion allocated in 2023/24.
Posted inPolitics
Why Tanzania’s former President Kikwete has endorsed Jane Frances Acilo for Oyam DWMP in 2026
Ahead of this year’s NRM party primary elections, Jane Acilo has launched a variety of people-centered programs throughout Oyam.
Posted inPolitics
Jane Frances Acilo announces candidacy for woman MP, Oyam district
Former President of Tanzania, Jakayo Kikwete has endorsed the candidacy of Jane Frances Acilo for Oyam district woman MP in 2026.
Posted inCrime
Man, 28, killed by mob over alleged bull theft in Otuke
Police say a postmortem was ordered to determine the exact cause of death by mob.
Posted inPolitics
Lira City tycoon Etwop gains momentum in the NRM chairperson race
Speaking to tndNews on Wednesday, Etwop confirmed his desire to advance from treasurer to chairperson.