NEWS ANALYSIS

  Why contested redevelopment of Kampala’s critical drainage could lead to a not-smart city COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the morning of Monday, Aug. 18, the smartphones of many Ugandans lit up with a novel architectural design of Nakivubo Channel, one of Kampala’s most important rivers. In what …

High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpoints NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The red beret, once a symbol of defiant unity, is now a flashpoint in the National Unity Platform (NUP) as internal feuds threaten to unravel the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2026 elections. The most contentious …

Mobile operators across Africa are ramping up their play for a share of the continent’s fast-growing gaming market, blending technology, affordability, and homegrown tournaments to win over millions of young gamers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mobile operators in Africa are beginning to pay attention to a booming mobile …

HANGZHOU | Xinhua |  China’s experience in green development has shown that you can have your cake and eat it too, former United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General Erik Solheim told Xinhua this week. “We can develop the economy while protecting and enhancing the natural environment at the same time,” Solheim, who …

Africa’s nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa’s generating capacity could increase tenfold by …

Once a ritual food of the Bagisu people of eastern Uganda, malewa has become a cultural artifact that has crossed borders to gain popularity across East Africa and is reaching European markets. SPECIAL REPORT | Phoebe Masongole, African Women in Media – BIRD AGENCY | On the slopes of Mount …

  Critics say universities are using safety concerns to justify a broader crackdown on free expression. Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda |  In April, dozens of students gathered at the Kyambogo University’s student center. The then-student council president, Akiso Benjamin, called the meeting to address growing frustrations with …

How regional disputes create the perfect storm for regional airlines ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | East African skies are open, but the politics on the ground are clipping the wings of regional airlines—turning promising flight paths into costly detours, empty terminals, and a slow-motion grounding of the region’s aviation dreams. Take …

After an almost three-hour meeting, the leaders delivered a joint statement to the media before leaving without taking questions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have left Alaska without reaching an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine. After an almost three-hour meeting, the …

The high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin was billed as a vital step towards peace in the Ukraine war. ANALYSIS | LAURA GOZZI | But with no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the almost three-hour meeting between the two leaders has yielded …