allAfrica  

[Nile Post] More than 250 former supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) from Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, and Ntoroko districts have officially defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on quantity, but on the quality and safety of what they bring home.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa, has urged inmates at Mityana Prison to embrace forgiveness and let go of resentment toward those who contributed to their imprisonment.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Kakumiro District has formally declared Minister Fred Byamukama unopposed as Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency following the close of nominations for the 2026 parliamentary elections.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Godfrey Acer Okot, an aspirant Member of Parliament for Nakawa East, has intensified his grassroots campaign by engaging voters through door-to-door interactions across the constituency.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Transport fares along the Ibanda-Mbarara route have risen sharply as Christmas travel peaks, leaving many passengers grappling with higher-than-usual costs.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Political parties under the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) have condemned acts of brutality and violence by security agencies against candidates and their supporters during the ongoing election campaigns, warning that such actions undermine democracy, public trust, and citizen participation.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Pride Bank has extended festive-season support to children with special needs under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor - Good Shepherd Home in Mengo Kisenyi, reaffirming the bank's annual commitment to giving back to its customers and the wider community.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] The Chairman of the House of Laity of the Church of Uganda, Lay Canon John Tereraho, has called on Christians and all Ugandans to recommit themselves to unity, selfless service, and peace as the country celebrates Christmas and prepares for a politically significant period ahead.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Christmas in Uganda is a season of colour, music and generous food. From family feasts after church to roadside gatherings filled with roast meats, matooke, posho and sweet mandazi, the celebrations are hard to resist. The good news is that you don't need to avoid the festivities to keep your heart healthy. With a little planning, smart swaps and simple habits, you can enjoy the season fully without overdoing it.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Government expenditure rose sharply above planned allocations in November 2025, reflecting fiscal pressures from election-related spending, road maintenance, and additional transfers to local governments.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the withdrawal of her only challenger.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] When TikTokers casually remark that "nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party," the statement can sound exaggerated.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Independent parliamentary aspirant for Soroti County, Samuel Eninu, has intensified his campaign to unseat incumbent MP Patrick Aeku, promising sweeping reforms in education, infrastructure, health, and household income, while rallying voters around unity, vigilance, and peaceful change.

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope has extended his warmest Christmas greetings to all Ugandans, describing the season as "a celebration of joy and enthusiasm that spreads the message of love and compassion."

Africanews  

As the campaign draws to a close in the Central African Republic, opposition candidates are accusing those in power of seriously obstructing their electoral campaigns.

Africanews  

2025 Africa Cup of Nations fans living the spirit of the tournament, with celebrations, chants, and colorful displays reflecting unity and passion for football

allAfrica  

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Dec. 25 -- President of the Republic Kais Saïed had a talk on Wednesday afternoon in Carthage with Premier Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.

allAfrica  

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC) said the government is prioritizing uninterrupted humanitarian food assistance for citizens living in temporary shelters.

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Senior election and security officials on Thursday toured polling stations across Mogadishu as voting continued in the Somali capital's landmark local council elections, amid tight security and high political stakes.

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Under tight security, Polling opened at 6 a.m. on Thursday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, with residents queuing early to cast their ballots in local council elections, officials said.