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The Kooki Chiefdom is launching a determined campaign to revive the Lukooki language and strengthen its cultural identity amidst decades of Luganda dominance. Elders, educators and community officials are mobilising to document Lukooki, embed it in schools and reclaim their heritage.
A recent uprising in Yumbe District over the sale of pork has exposed deep religious, social, and economic fault lines in northern Uganda. What began as a dispute over “forbidden meat” highlights longstanding marginalisation, youth frustrations, and regional vulnerabilities that go beyond the immediate incident. Analysts warn that addressing these structural issues is key to preventing future unrest.
Pinacoteca de São Paulo and the Chanel Culture Fund have launched a new residency program to support emerging women artists, offering studio space, mentorship, and global exposure. Juliana dos Santos, the first resident, showcases nature-inspired, community-driven works in an exhibition celebrating transformation and tradition.
Moroccan Agricultural Excellence Takes Center Stage at Abu Dhabi Global Food Week
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie is accused of ordering his followers to starve to death, promising them entry to heaven. Authorities have discovered more bodies near Kilifi, linking the deaths to one of Kenya’s worst cult tragedies.
Teenage pregnancies are soaring in Uganda’s Acholi sub-region, driven by poverty, cultural taboos, and limited access to reproductive health services. Many young girls are forced to drop out of school and face health risks, highlighting a growing crisis that calls for urgent community and government action.
