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South Africa qualifies for 2026 World Cup after 16-year absence

South Africa defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appollis scored in the first half for South Africa before Evidence Makgopa sealed victory with a goal midway through the second period. South Africa topped the table with 18 points, one […]

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Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga dies in India

Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) at the age of 80. He suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus. The death occurred around 9 a.m, according to the authorities of Sreedhareeyam […]

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Walukagga Vows To Serve His People When He Enters Parliament

Renowned Kadongo Kamu singer Mathias Walukagga has spoken out following his endorsement by the National Unity Platform (NUP) as the party flag bearer for Busiro East MP — a move that has stirred wide debate across the country. Walukagga’s selection last month drew mixed reactions, with many critics questioning his competence and readiness to represent […]

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WCQ: Daniel Sosah’s strike keeps Niger’s 2026 World Cup dream alive

Niger kept their qualifying hopes flickering with a disciplined 1-0 win away to Zambia on Sunday, as in-form forward Daniel Sosah struck early in the second half to settle the Group E finale. The result caps an efficient away display from the Ménas, who absorbed long spells of pressure before landing the decisive blow. Zambia, […]

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Crystal Palace in talks with Oliver Glasner over contract extension

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says talks have taken place with Oliver Glasner about extending the contract of the Eagles manager as the two parties look to “align their interests”. Glasner will be out of contract at the end of the season and there is uncertainty about the 51-year-old’s future at the club. Sources claims […]

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Pallaso Set To Release Revolutionary Song

Musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has revealed that he is currently working on a revolutionary song inspired by the ongoing struggle for change in Uganda. The singer, who recently returned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) after parting ways with the ruling party’s camp, has been actively performing at several of Bobi Wine’s […]

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NUP willing to join IPOD in a dramatic twist of events

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally written to the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) Secretariat, expressing its intention to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) required for membership, in compliance with the recent amendments to the Political Parties and Organisations Act (2005). In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Council of the […]

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WCQ: Aubameyang’s four-goal masterclass keeps Gabon’s hopes alive

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four sensational goals to inspire Gabon to a dramatic 4–3 comeback win over The Gambia, keeping their hopes of automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ alive. The victory sets up a thrilling final-day showdown in Group F, where Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon will battle for the group’s single automatic ticket […]

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