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AfricaUganda's Museveni sworn in for seventh term, extending 40-year rule
OpinionSanctions, Succession, and Sovereignty- PoliticsUganda’s 70% Landslide and the Sound of a Nation Being MutedA landslide is meant to settle the room. But Uganda’s reported 70%+ victory does not settle the room. It shakes the table. Not because a government cannot win big. But because, in a contested democracy, numbers need legitimacy to breathe. And legitimacy does not breathe well in a country where the…January 18, 2026
- AfricaUgandan opposition leader Wine seized by army helicopter after disputed electionUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly removed from his home in an army helicopter on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by violence in which longtime President Yoweri Museveni took a commanding lead. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said an army helicopter landed in…January 17, 2026
- AfricaUganda opposition leader Bobi Wine under house arrest after vote: partyUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, a day after elections in which early results showed a commanding lead for President Yoweri Museveni as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule. Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, has been accused of "brutal repression" of…January 16, 2026
- AfricaUGANDA’S BILLBOARD DEMOCRACY: WHEN THE BALLOT MEETS THE BUSH-WAR STATEBy Brilliant Pongo | Political Analyst & Editor-in-Chief, Report Focus News There is a certain kind of African photograph that functions like a political thesis. A sea of bodies. A popular opposition figure moving like a living headline through the street. Chants rising—People Power!—as if volume…January 15, 2026
- AfricaHoney Trap Syndicate in Kampala Raises Security ConcernsKampala, Uganda – Report Focus News A sophisticated honey trap syndicate is reportedly operating in Kampala, targeting unsuspecting business figures through a network of women posing as escorts, hostesses, and entertainers. The group is alleged to use charm, intimacy, and social engagements to…September 2, 2025
- EntertainmentAngel Nambatya Lights Up Summer-Fest with a Dazzling PerformanceBy Brilliant Pongo | Report Focus News Stockholm, Sweden, The vibrant sound of Afrobeat met the crisp Scandinavian air last weekend at the SummerFeast in Snösätra, and at the heart of it all was none other than Uganda’s rising star — Angel Nambatya. Performing on July 20th to an ecstatic crowd at…July 29, 2025
- AfricaHelp Us Change Lives in Karamojathere! I'm reaching out because we're on a mission to bring love and hope to the children of Karamoja, who are facing extreme poverty and hunger. Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference in their lives, helping us provide food, clothing, and education. If you could take a…July 20, 2025
- AfricaUgandan-Swedish Singer Angel Nambatya: Healing by Day, Singing by NightReport Focus News Entertainment Desk Meet Angel Nambatya, a descendant of Swedes and Africans who grew up in the mixed cultures from the streets of Stockholm (Sweden) and Kampala, the Capital city of Uganda, (Eastern Africa). The, Swedish-based Afrobeat sensation who is redefining what it means to…July 17, 2025
- EntertainmentPest Vybz ug: Uganda’s Rising Dancehall Star Breaking Into the Global SceneBy Brilliant Pongo Born in January 2002 as Ssenyonjo Frank, Pest Vybz ug is a name quickly gaining momentum on Uganda’s vibrant music scene. Hailing from Makindye Division, Kampala, this young artist blends dancehall with afrobeat rhythms to create a sound that is uniquely his own yet resonates…July 3, 2025
- PoliticsUganda’s Museveni to Seek Re-election in 2026KAMPALA- Uganda’s President 80 year old Yoweri Museveni, who has led the East African nation since 1986, will seek re-election in the general elections scheduled for January 2026, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has confirmed. The announcement, made via a statement on the NRM’s…June 24, 2025
- AfricaUganda’s Rising Star: LaBaBe Shines Bright in the World of FashionKampala, Uganda —The Ugandan modelling scene is buzzing with fresh talent, and one name is starting to shine brighter than most — LaBaBe, a stunning new face whose charm, grace, and effortless poise are capturing hearts beyond borders. Represented by a prominent modelling agency, LaBaBe is quickly…June 23, 2025
