By Zoomer Africa On this Sabbath day, as many across Africa pause to pray, reflect, and seek the face of God, we are reminded of a truth deeper than politics, borders, and struggle: Africa is not forgotten. This continent, rich in people, culture, wisdom, and natural blessing, was not created to remain broken, divided, or dependent forever. Africa was created with purpose. Our land carries the strength of generations, the prayers of our ancestors, and the promise of a future that can still be...

By Mike Rwothomio The retired Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Henry Luke Orombi, has issued a strong call to believers, discouraging the practice of skin bleaching and encouraging them to value and protect the natural skin given by God’s creation. Archbishop Orombi made the appeal during the confirmation service of 105 faithfuls held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Paul’s Church of Uganda, Mvungu in Paidha Town Parish, Goli Central Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese. The event...

A revised Zoomer Africa political analysis on conflict, resources, and the unfinished struggle for African unity By Zoomer African History Africa’s deepest tragedy is not poverty. It is disunity in the middle of abundance. This continent holds vast reserves of gold, cobalt, copper, oil, gas, fertile land, water, and youthful energy, yet too much of that wealth still sits beside war, displacement, and underdevelopment. The African Union’s own vision under Agenda 2063 is clear: an...

By Mike Rwothomio The Zombo District Health Office (DHO), in partnership with the Alur Kingdom, has initiated a community-based sensitization and dialogue programme aimed at increasing uptake of facility-based maternal and newborn care services across the district. District Health Officer Dr. Mark Bramali revealed that approximately 40% of deliveries in Zombo are still conducted at home by unskilled birth attendants, significantly elevating the risk of obstetric complications such as...

BY Zoomer Africa Editorial The cultural leaders of the Paluo-chope people in greater kibanda(chope) are in preparations to meet the president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of his campaign rally scheduled to take place kiryandongo district. This comes after the chope people declared that they no longer recognize the authority of bunyoro-kitara kingdom leadership over their affairs but rather their own cultural institution called paluo (chope) tekwaro and the Central government of uganda at...

PRETORIA, November 26. /Zoomer Africa/. Soldiers who seized power in Guinea-Bissau as a result of a coup d’etat have established a High Military Command for the Restoration of Order to serve as the supreme governing body of the country, Brigadier General Denis N'Canha said in a speech on national television. According to him, the command will rule the country until further notice. It has not yet been announced who will head this governing body. The military has already suspended the...

By Zoomer Africa Editorial Lions Clubs International District 104B Norway, through Lions Aid Norway and local implementing partner Spice of Life Uganda (NGO), has commissioned a modern apiary and horticulture demonstration site at St. Aloysius College Nyapea in a project valued at over UGX 342 million. The initiative, facilitated by the Lions Club of Nyapea (predominantly former students of the college), targets 520 learners, 38 teaching and non-teaching staff, and over 5,000 surrounding...

By Mike Rwothomio His Royal Highness Tebbizi Dr. Kevio Jacob Kebbi III was on Friday November 14 , 2025 enthroned as the new Kebhu Ringangi King in a colourful coronation that drew hundreds of Kebhu subjects to Kunukezi, the sacred headquarters of the kingdom in Oliri Parish, Kango sub-county, Zombo District. The November 14 event marked the official handover of the traditional instruments of power , to His Majesty Kevio, a medical doctor by profession and ex-chief of the Yuu Clan, who now...

By Mike Rwothomio The Alur Kingdom has extended its deepest condolences to the people of Lango, who are in mourning and profound grief over the death of His Highness Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, the former Won Nyaci (Paramount Chief) of Lango. He passed away at Lira University Teaching Hospital on November 10, 2025, aged 99. Prince Lawrence Opar Angala, Prime Minister (Jadipu) of Alur Kingdom, speaking on behalf of His Royal Majesty Ubimu Philip Olarker Rauni III and all Alur people,...

By ALEX PITHUA Thousands of Alur Kingdom subjects today thronged Kyambogo university playgrounds in Paidha town council, Zombo district for the 15th coronation anniversary of Alur King His Royal Highness Phillip Olarker Rauni III. Hon. Eng. Simon D'Ujanga among others dignitaries during the 15th coronation anniversary of HRH Rwoth Phillip Olarker Rauni III at Kyamboga University grounds in Paidha town council, Zombo district The event is celebrated annually bringing Alur subjects from DR...

By Mike Rwothomio Renowned Alur artists, including the celebrated Lucky Dee, Bushy Da King, and Queen Ashley D, are set to headline the 15th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ubimu Philip Rauni Olarker III, scheduled for October 31, 2025. This year’s anniversary themed “Alur Culture for Wealth Creation,” will be hosted by the Kal Omua Chiefdom in Paidha at the historic grounds of the former Paidha Primary Teachers College in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District. On...

By Zoomer Africa Editorial The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is celebrating two major milestones this month: the birth of a baby gorilla in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the upcoming Open Park Days 2025, which will allow East African citizens and foreign residents in Uganda free access to selected savannah parks. On September 12, UWA announced the arrival of a baby gorilla born to Tulambule, an adult female of the Nyakagezi group in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Tulambule, whose...