Author: Onion
Samuel Kanyon Doe, Liberia’s 21st president, met one of the most brutal ends suffered by any African leader when he was captured, tortured and killed during the country’s first civil war in 1990. Doe, a military officer, first seized power in April 1980 after leading a coup that overthrew and killed President William Tolbert, ending more than a century of rule by the Americo-Liberian political elite. Following the coup, he headed the country as chairman of the People’s Redemption Council (PRC) before becoming Liberia’s first indigenous president after winning the 1985 elections. He officially assumed the presidency in January 1986.…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that four students from three Kampala-area schools have died from severe malaria, while assuring the country that there is no evidence of a new or more dangerous strain of the disease circulating in Uganda. Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi made the announcement before Parliament on Wednesday following growing public concern over the deaths, which involved two students from Makerere College School, one from Mengo Senior School and one from Gayaza High School. He expressed sympathy to the affected families and school communities, saying the loss of the learners was deeply painful. “On behalf of…
Uganda Police have recovered 723 suspected stolen mobile phones and arrested 13 suspects following a major intelligence-led operation targeting illegal phone dealers operating in Kampala. The raid, carried out on July 14, focused on 12 shops inside Cooper Complex after security agencies intensified efforts to dismantle networks linked to the increasing cases of phone theft and snatching across the Kampala Metropolitan area. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, officers also recovered more than 460 used MTN and Airtel SIM cards, along with equipment believed to have been used to tamper with mobile phone serial numbers. Police say the…
A school field trip turned tragic on Tuesday morning after a bus carrying dozens of secondary school students collided with a stationary trailer along the Mbale–Iganga Highway, leaving the driver dead and 15 passengers injured. The fatal crash occurred at about 4:45 a.m. in Nawangisa Village, Bugweri District, when an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 551ED, slammed into the rear of a parked Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB 269V. The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting 73 students from St. Paul Secondary School in Katakwi District to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe for a geography field study…
A senior lands officer attached to Mbale City has been remanded on charges of abuse of office and fraudulent procurement of a certificate of title after being accused of facilitating the illegal transfer of government land to a private businessman. Emmanuel Paul Kigaye, the Senior Land Management Officer for Mbale City, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court following investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The accused was charged with abuse of office and fraudulent procurement of a certificate…
At least 28 people have died and more than 70 others have been injured after a massive fire swept through a crowded entertainment venue in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, in the early hours of Monday. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, a popular bar located in the city’s Chatuchak district. Witnesses said the fire appeared to start near the stage before spreading rapidly through the building, knocking out electricity and filling the venue with thick smoke. Panic quickly erupted as hundreds of partygoers scrambled for safety. Videos shared online showed terrified patrons rushing toward exits,…
As the cost of living continues to rise and remote work becomes more common, several countries and regions around the world are offering financial incentives to attract new residents. From cash grants to tax breaks and housing support, these programs are designed to revive shrinking communities, fill labor shortages, and boost local economies. While most offers come with conditions such as minimum residency periods, employment requirements, or property purchases, they can provide a significant financial boost for people looking to start a new chapter abroad. Here are 12 places that will pay you to move and stay. 1. Ireland Ireland’s…
State Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has raised fresh concerns over alleged wasteful public spending after claiming that a government-funded pit latrine costing taxpayers Shs73 million was constructed without an actual pit. The minister made the allegations while sharing photographs of the structure on social media, describing the project as another example of corruption and poor accountability in local governments. Barugahara questioned how millions of shillings in public funds could be spent on what he termed an incomplete and unusable facility, saying such projects continue to deny Ugandans quality public services. “To some brothers of mine who are…
Claire Kirabo, the woman who spent six years in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital following a rare stroke, has died, bringing to an end one of Uganda’s longest and most remarkable medical journeys. Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital announced her death on Sunday, describing Kirabo as the longest-staying patient in the facility’s ICU. “Our longest staying ICU patient is no more. Ms. Claire Kirabo has been under the care of our dedicated multidisciplinary ICU team for six years. Admitted unconscious, she later regained awareness. She now holds the longest ICU stay record,” the hospital said in…
Former Members of Parliament have asked the government to introduce a monthly retirement allowance of between Shs10 million and Shs15 million, alongside special identification cards and official jackets, saying the measures would protect their dignity and end the harassment they face after leaving office. The proposals were presented during the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Parliamentary Alumni of Uganda held at Parliament, where retired legislators argued that former MPs continue to serve as national leaders and deserve formal recognition even after their terms end. The former lawmakers also appealed to the 12th Parliament to amend the retirement benefits…