Nalongo Maggie Kaweesi, the widow of late Ugandan musician AK47 and mother of his twins, has died at Mengo Hospital after reportedly developing health complications, family and close associates have confirmed. #TheBulbUpdates
Uganda mourns the death of Gen. Moses Ali at 87, a veteran soldier, rebel leader, politician and statesman whose career spanned more than five decades of military and public service. #TheBulbUpdates
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NUP condemns drone abduction of activist Ninye Tabz in Kampala; follows lawyer Lukwago's seizure, citing state lawlessness and crackdown. #TheBulbUpdates
Germany’s World Cup universe appears back in order after a commanding 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, giving the four-time champions their first opening-match victory since 2014 and restoring belief after consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022. #TheBulbUpdates
South Africa trolled by African fans after 2-0 World Cup loss to Mexico, citing xenophobic violence; “Mexico versus xenophobia” memes spread. #TheBulbUpdates
SpaceX’s record $75 billion IPO values the company at $1.77 trillion and makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, as investors bet on Starlink, AI, rockets and Mars ambitions. #TheBulbUpdates
Uganda leverages its year-round moderate climate, rising economic stability, and enhanced infrastructure to market its rich culture and diverse scenery to global tourism investors. #TheBulbUpdates
Africa’s girls are increasingly trapped in a ‘triple threat’ crisis of HIV infection, teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, with experts warning that poverty, weak healthcare access and inequality are stealing millions of young women’s futures across the continent.
China’s dominance in rare earths is expected to give it long-term leverage over the United States, as global dependence on Chinese processing and supply chains continues despite Western efforts to build alternative sources and reduce strategic vulnerability. #TheBulbUpdates
Iran War Live: Emerging Signs of Diplomatic Progress as International Mediators Intensify Efforts to Broker a Historic US-Iran Peace Deal to Halt Regional Conflict. #TheBulbUpdates
President Yoweri Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma in Kampala for high-level talks focused on strengthening bilateral investment cooperation, with discussions centered on energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and mineral value addition. #TheBulbUpdates
The United Kingdom has committed £20 million ($26.87 million) to help contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, as health officials warn the virus is spreading rapidly across the region, including into Uganda. #TheBulbUpdates
Uganda has postponed a major annual religious public holiday following an Ebola outbreak in the region, as authorities move to reduce mass gatherings and limit the spread of the virus amid growing health concerns in East Africa. #TheBulbUpdates