On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during his visit to Uganda, Mr. Jonathan Narh-Dometey of the Ghana Petroleum Commission praised Uganda’s approach to integrating oil and gas development with both ecosystem preservation and economic growth, ensuring long-term...
The increasing money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in most African countries have continued to threaten national security, economic stability, and development in most countries within the region.
This was revealed...
Police in Nakapiripirit District through intelligence led operations have successfully rescued five children aged between 16-17 years from suspected...
The Ateker-speaking communities include the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia; the Toposa, Bari, and Torit of South Sudan; the Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya; the Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, Kumam, Langi, and Kakwa of Uganda; and the Masai of Tanzania, plus other closely-knit groups spread across the greater East African region.
The Karamoja Cultural Festival started eight years ago with this event making its ninth year, the reason it is called the 9th edition. The cultural event aims at preserving peace and unity among the Karamajong, Turkana, Pokot, Dodoth, Jie, Nyangatom, and other tribes as Ateker to promote cultural diversity.
The State Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace Mutuzo, has announced that the 9th edition of the Karamoja cultural festival will bring peace to people in the sub-region, more so the Karamajong and Itesots.