Benson Ongom
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News Featured image for Oulanyah Was a Fearless Leader, Says Rwabogo at Tribute Event
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 18:10
Oulanyah Was a Fearless Leader, Says Rwabogo at Tribute Event
Featured image for Oulanyah Was a Fearless Leader, Says Rwabogo at Tribute Event

Rwabogo, who met Oulanyah in 1991 at Makerere University, described the former Omoro County MP as a natural leader even as a student. He said Oulanyah’s leadership qualities were evident from the star...


News Featured image for LRA Survivors Decry Land Wrangles and Social Rejection
Tue 18 Mar, 2025 14:08
LRA Survivors Decry Land Wrangles and Social Rejection
Featured image for LRA Survivors Decry Land Wrangles and Social Rejection

Many former child soldiers returned without knowledge of their ancestral homes, only to face rejection from relatives.


News Featured image for Kony Case: ICC Rules Out Holding Confirmation of Charges Hearing in Uganda
Mon 17 Mar, 2025 22:03
Kony Case: ICC Rules Out Holding Confirmation of Charges Hearing in Uganda
Featured image for Kony Case: ICC Rules Out Holding Confirmation of Charges Hearing in Uganda

Despite military efforts by Uganda and regional forces, backed by the United States and other international partners, Kony has remained elusive, with reports suggesting he is hiding in remote forests...


NRM Featured image for No Need for Consultation on Working with NRM Government-Anthony Akol
Mon 17 Mar, 2025 12:21
No Need for Consultation on Working with NRM Government-Anthony Akol
Featured image for No Need for Consultation on Working with NRM Government-Anthony Akol

This is just the beginning ,let’s watch the space


Entertainment Featured image for Five NRM Cadres Compete to Fill Oulanyah's Void in Northern Vice Chair Position
Fri 14 Mar, 2025 15:26
Five NRM Cadres Compete to Fill Oulanyah's Void in Northern Vice Chair Position
Featured image for Five NRM Cadres Compete to Fill Oulanyah's Void in Northern Vice Chair Position

Five NRM leaders, including Hamson Obua, Dan Kidega, Jane Ruth Aceng, Hilary Onek, and Sam Engola, are competing for the vacant Vice Chair position for Northern Uganda after Jacob Oulanyah’s death.


Entertainment Featured image for Todwong: NRM Must Improve Service Delivery in Buganda Region

News Featured image for President Museveni Meets Acholi Opposition MPs

News Featured image for Inside the Cooperation Agreement Between Acholi MPs and Govt
Wed 12 Mar, 2025 15:46
Inside the Cooperation Agreement Between Acholi MPs and Govt
Featured image for Inside the Cooperation Agreement Between Acholi MPs and Govt

While some have speculated that the talks are a strategic move for political favours, the MPs insist they are acting in the best interests of the Acholi people.


News Featured image for Give Me Time, I've Only Been in Office for Two Years - Mao Says on Deal With NRM

richard todwong Featured image for Unity Is the Pillar of NRM Success as a Party – Richard Todwong
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 13:54
Unity Is the Pillar of NRM Success as a Party – Richard Todwong
Featured image for Unity Is the Pillar of NRM Success as a Party – Richard Todwong

'Honourable Mao did not sign the MoU to join the NRM but to collaborate with us. If there are delays in service delivery, these could stem from broader issues like cash flow or logistical hurdles'


News Featured image for China Railway Seven Group, NEC Revitalize Karuma Bridge
Wed 18 Dec, 2024 23:01
China Railway Seven Group, NEC Revitalize Karuma Bridge
Featured image for China Railway Seven Group, NEC Revitalize Karuma Bridge

The project's scope included demolition and reconstruction of the bridge deck system, retrofitting of foundation and structural elements, milling and waterproofing, accident mitigation measures, and a...


singleton’s dinner Featured image for ICC prosecutor  publishes new policy on slavery crimes

News Featured image for Acholi Cultural Festival Makes Comeback After COVID-19

News Featured image for Kony Case: ICC Schedules Confirmation of Charges Hearing for September 2025
Fri 13 Dec, 2024 14:58
Kony Case: ICC Schedules Confirmation of Charges Hearing for September 2025
Featured image for Kony Case: ICC Schedules Confirmation of Charges Hearing for September 2025

Joseph Kony and his LRA rebels rained mayhem in Northern and northeastern Uganda between 1900s and 2005, abducting, killing and maiming citizens


South Sudan Featured image for South Sudan, EAC Truckers Reach Landmark Agreement

Stephen Mugerwa Featured image for Land in Acholi becoming a curse
Thu 12 Dec, 2024 16:21
Land in Acholi becoming a curse
Featured image for Land in Acholi becoming a curse


News Featured image for Gulu Residents Block 'Travelling Mayor' From Radio Talk Show
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 15:13
Gulu Residents Block 'Travelling Mayor' From Radio Talk Show
Featured image for Gulu Residents Block 'Travelling Mayor' From Radio Talk Show

The standoff arises from a contentious city council resolution permitting remanded investor Lawrence Okello, director of Oil Energy, to build a petrol station on the wetland.


Ronald Iduli Featured image for Amuru court bailfit summoned over missing charcoal funds

story Featured image for Elegu Truckers Strike Continues to Strain Regional Economy
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 20:02
Elegu Truckers Strike Continues to Strain Regional Economy
Featured image for Elegu Truckers Strike Continues to Strain Regional Economy

The drivers, vital to transporting goods across the region, have parked their vehicles in protest over excessive roadblocks and extortion in South Sudan.


rural education challenges Featured image for Who is failing Acholi Parliamentary Group?
Wed 18 Sep, 2024 11:06
Who is failing Acholi Parliamentary Group?
Featured image for Who is failing Acholi Parliamentary Group?

The Acholi Parliamentary Group, once vocal and thriving in terms of pushing forward the aspirations of the Acholi people, has over the years gone mute


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