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The Paramount Chief of Teso, Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, has led a delegation of cultural leaders, Members of Parliament and elders to meet Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Salim Saleh, over the situation facing former Speaker Anita Annet Among. The meeting was held at Gen Saleh's residence in Kapeeka in Nakaseke District.

Hot Topics Uganda Police Museveni NRM High Court Uganda Judiciary erias lukwago UPDF Ministry of Health By Herbert Sseryazi | Saturday, July 18, 2026 A 25-year-old primary school teacher has been remanded to Kauga Government Prison after appearing before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate's Court on charges of aggravated defilement involving a 16-year-old pupil.

As Uganda prepares for the upcoming Local Council One (LC1) elections, Presidential Special Advisor Ssewava Sserubiri has urged voters to carefully assess candidates before casting their ballots, saying the quality of village leadership will determine the success of government programmes and local development. Speaking ahead of the elections, Sserubiri cautioned residents against choosing candidates based solely on political affiliation or personal relationships.

BBC - A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific. No fatalities or significant damage have been reported in Mexico or Guatemala from the quake, which was also felt in El Salvador. Mexico's navy secretary Admiral Raymundo Morales told a press conference that there was "no serious impact", but that people were being advised to stay away from beaches.

BBC Sport - Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible. Tuchel has retained the backing of the FA after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. The German was criticised for his substitutions as England squandered a 1-0 lead late on, but says he intends to stay to lead the Three Lions into Euro 2028.

BBC Sport - Manager Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad after their agonising defeat by Argentina. The players returned to their base in Kansas City following the semi-final loss on Wednesday to undertake two final training sessions before Saturday's bronze-medal match against France.

BBC - The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England. Argentina face potential disciplinary action from Fifa over the incident which could breach rules on political statements.

BBC Sport - Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m. The Switzerland international moves to Villa Park in a deal eclipsing the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana two years ago. Villa are also close to completing the £38m signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who left the Championship club's training camp in Portugal on Thursday to complete a medical.

The death toll from the King David Junior School road crash in Kapchorwa District has risen to 24 after three more pupils died while undergoing treatment, Traffic Police has confirmed. In an update issued on Friday evening, Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura said the additional deaths bring the total number of fatalities from the Kaserem crash along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road to 24. “As of this evening, 24 fatalities have been confirmed,” Kananura said.

Another serious road crash involving a school bus has occurred in Busota, Kamuli District, raising fresh fears over the safety of learners despite the government’s indefinite suspension of school study tours following a string of fatal accidents. The latest accident occurred near Busota Health Centre III, where a coaster transporting Nalango students collided with a sugarcane truck.