The ongoing dispute over the cultural leadership of Lango has prompted significant mediation efforts by the Lango Religious Leaders Forum (LARELEF). However, recent correspondence reveals complications that may hinder the mediation process. On July 19, 2024, LARELEF, led by Chairman Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa, communicated their readiness to mediate the leadership dispute between […]

  The Paramount Chief of Acholi, David Onen Acana II, has called an urgent meeting with all chiefs within the Acholi Sub-region amidst an ongoing power struggle within the Acholi Cultural Institution. This call comes shortly after a rival faction of chiefs announced their own council of chiefs meeting in Kitgum Municipality, intending to elect […]

  Lango Province’s participation in the FUFA Drum Final game against Busoga Province on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Philip Omondi Stadium Lugogo has been confirmed. Their head coach, Bobby Obira, expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and strength. “We are missing 4 players but that does not stop us from being Champions […] We […]

WRITTEN BY URN Some legislators from Lango are rebuking the Uganda People’s Congress-UPC party president, Jimmy James Michael Akena, for allegedly “lying” to the people of Lango about his intention to contest the presidency in the forthcoming general elections. Akena, who is also the representative for Lira City East, is currently traversing the Dokolo district […]

Report by URN.   Members of the opposition political parties have warned against vote rigging in the forthcoming by-election in Dokolo district. The seat became vacant following the passing of the former Woman MP Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal on January 18th, 2024. Referring to how things unfolded during the Oyam North by-election, the politicians demanded […]