Liam Neeson has sparked romance rumors after getting cozy with his “The Mongoose” co-star Stella Stocker at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The 74-year-old actor and Stocker surprised fans when they walked the red carpet hand in hand at the festival on Saturday, September 12. Stocker also held Neeson’s arm and gave it a light squeeze as they posed for photographers.
The two actors have worked together before, appearing in “Memory” and “Marlowe” in 2022. They will share the screen again in “The Mongoose,” an upcoming action thriller that also stars Marisa Tomei and hits cinemas on October 30.
Their affectionate appearance quickly fueled speculation that the pair could be more than co-stars. Neither Neeson nor Stocker, however, has confirmed a romance, and their representatives have yet to comment.
Neeson previously made headlines over his relationship with Pamela Anderson, his former “The Naked Gun” co-star. Anderson later confirmed that they briefly dated after filming but said they were better off as friends.
Now, Neeson and Stocker have sparked a new round of romance talk.
This strategic partnership will combine Yadea’s global leadership in Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has signed a partnership with Yadea, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric twowheelers, to scale accessible and sustainable electric transport across Africa.
The strategic partnership combines Yadea’s global manufacturing and R&D capabilities with Spiro’s operational network and battery-swapping ecosystem across seven countries.
Together, the companies aim to build a scalable, commercially sustainable EV framework serving millions of commercial fleet operators, delivery services, logistics providers, and daily commuters in Africa’s fastest-growing mobility markets.
Under the agreement, Yadea will supply electric two-wheelers and related EV products tailored to Spiro’s expanding regional markets, while Spiro will integrate the vehicles into its proprietary battery-swapping and energy infrastructure.
The companies will also co-develop customized two-wheeler platforms engineered specifically for local road conditions and commercial utility across Africa. This partnership deepens the China-Africa connection, pairing Yadea’s manufacturing scale with Spiro’s battery-swapping network and unique knowledge of African market dynamics to accelerate the continent’s transition to affordable electric transport.
When we launched Spiro, our mission was to lay the energy and mobility foundation for Africa’s green transition. Our strategic partnership with Yadea is a major endorsement of our execution to date and opens fantastic opportunities to jointly pioneer the next era of electric mobility in emerging markets”, stated Gagan Gupta, Founder of Spiro and Chairman of Equitane.
Anant Badjatya, CEO of Spiro, said: “Africa’s shift to electric mobility is accelerating and this partnership helps us meet that demand at scale. By bringing together Yadea’s manufacturing strength with Spiro’s electric mobility ecosystem and operating experience across Africa, we are compressing the timeline to clean transport — helping thousands more riders switch to affordable EVs faster and multiplying our climate impact across the continent.”
Wang Jiazhong, Senior Vice President of Yadea Technology Group, stated: “Africa represents a massive frontier for zero-emission transport. Our mission to reduce carbon emissions has reached a powerful milestone through this partnership with Spiro. Together, we are combining global innovation with local infrastructure to deliver scalable and sustainable mobility solutions that serve millions of riders and transform Africa’s urban transit.”
Founded in China, Yadea is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, with more than 100 million vehicles sold worldwide in over 100 countries and 10 exclusive production facilities globally. A strong innovator with more than 2,000 patents registered in electric vehicle technology, Yadea covers a comprehensive range of urban micro-mobility solutions.
The partnership comes as Spiro accelerates its next phase of growth and expansion across Africa following its latest $270 million funding round, which included investment from NewTrails Capital, a Chinese fund. The company is building an integrated electric mobility ecosystem combining electric motorcycles with an extensive battery-swapping network, enabling riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones in minutes.
Anant Badjatya, Spiro Group CEO and Wang Jiazhong, Senior Vice President Yadea Technology Group
Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company present in seven countries, operating the continent’s most extensive and fastest-growing network of battery-swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles.
With more than 130,000 electric motorcycles, over 2,500 battery swapping stations and more than 50 million battery swaps to date, Spiro has achieved over two billion kilometres of low-carbon travel, transforming mobility and economies by replacing expensive imported fossil fuel-based transportation with affordable, accessible and sustainable solutions.
Through its expanding regional production network and operational assembly facilities in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda, Spiro is committed to delivering electric vehicles made in Africa by Africans for Africa and the world. For more information,
Founded in 2001, Yadea is the world’s leading electric two-wheeler brand and has ranked No. 1 globally in electric two-wheeler sales for nine consecutive years. Operating in more than 100 countries and serving over 100 million users worldwide, Yadea has built a retail network of over 40,000 stores.
Guided by its mission to create a wonderful journey for global users, Yadea continues to drive green and smart mobility through technological innovation and high-quality sustainable transportation solutions.
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Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, better known as Jayden, has died after a prolonged battle with complications related to sickle cell disease.
Jayden’s death was announced Tuesday morning by fellow TikToker Sheilah Price, with people close to him later confirming the reports.
His health journey had attracted widespread attention in recent months, with fellow content creators, friends and well-wishers rallying financial support to help him access treatment.
Jayden travelled to India for a bone marrow transplant and was reported in July to have successfully undergone the procedure. At the time, reports indicated that he was recuperating following the transplant.
His recovery, however, was later complicated by a deterioration in his condition. He was reportedly admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), prompting renewed concern among his followers and friends.
Media personality Kasuku was among those who shared updates on Jayden’s health as his condition worsened.
Despite the medical intervention and support from those around him, Jayden has died, sparking an outpouring of grief from his family, friends, fellow TikTokers and fans.
His death comes after months in which the online community had closely followed his treatment journey and rallied behind efforts to save his life.
Just after burying King Oyo, Tooro is mourning another major figure in the Kingdom’s royal family after the death of Prince David Kijanangoma.
On Tuesday morning, news revealed that David, a brother of the recently announced new Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo Kijanangoma, had passed away.
It is revealed that David Kijanangoma has been in hospital battling throat cancer.
“Prince David Kijanangoma has passed away. He’s the elder brother of the new King yet to be gazetted, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo (Kijanangoma). David has been battling cancer, according to a family member,” journalist Canary Mugume revealed via X.
It is further reported that the late had desires to become King “to unite the Batooro and rebuild kingdom structures that have been mismanaged.”
In an article that our team of Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition published on 14th September 2026 in Watchdog concerning “An Unromantic Look at Karamoja Development Approaches,” we are again here to explain or justify why we are Questioning Development Approaches in Karamoja.
First, let us begin our argument by informing the readers that evidence from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, including donor agencies and individuals, shows that they have been pumping money into Karamoja using different intermediaries. But the critical question here is: why is Karamoja the way it is in terms of development indicators?
When we question development approaches for Karamoja, we are questioning the methodologies used by NGOs, CSOs, and government agencies. Through observation method by the Department for Critical Thinking at KACC, we became concerned that the methodologies and approaches used in the development of Karamoja have issues, and this could explain why Karamoja is still struggling in Uganda.
To justify more of our reasoning and make our readers understand the real problem, let us cite an OCHA report of April 2008, as cited by Powell (2010), which stated that Karamoja, by that time, had a total population of 1,107,308, but with poverty levels at 82%. Still, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in May 2025 showed that 74.2% of the population lives below the poverty line (earning less than about $1.04 or Shs 3,800 per day), compared to a much lower national average. Then OXFAM, in its report titled “Resilience, Inclusiveness, Sustainability and Empowerment of Communities in Karamoja” (2026), argues that Karamoja experiences the highest rate of multidimensional poverty (76%) compared to the national average, and more people experience monetary poverty than in the rest of the country.
Let us now examine the situation and ask some questions. Given the large amount of money that the Government of Uganda and donors have invested in Karamoja, which has a population of fewer than 1.5 million people, why are there still significant development challenges? Could the problem be the methods being used and the approaches taken to development?
As one Karamojong PhD candidate stated in one of our articles, a lot of money is wasted in boardrooms, workshops, allowances, and trainings. In fact, even our team has concerns about these trainings, which are sometimes overly theoretical and have limited empirical value. They are also sometimes conducted by people who are referred to as consultants but who may not have sufficient knowledge of the subjects they are delivering.
Ayub Mukisa, PhD, writes from the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC).
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TikTok personality Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, has passed away following complications after undergoing a bone marrow transplant.
News of his passing was announced on Tuesday morning by fellow TikToker Sheilah Price, before other close friends and associates confirmed the sad news.
Jayden had been battling serious health complications linked to sickle cell disease, a condition that led to a major fundraising campaign by fellow content creators, friends and other well-wishers to support his treatment.
In July, it was reported that Jayden had successfully undergone a bone marrow transplant in India, where he had travelled for treatment, and was recovering from the procedure.
However, in recent weeks, reports emerged that his health had deteriorated and that he had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with media personality Kasuku also sharing updates about his condition.
Despite the efforts to save his life, Jayden has now passed away, leaving his family, friends, fellow content creators, and fans mourning his loss.
Tooro Crown Prince David Kiijanangoma Araali has died at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago, Kampala, journalist Andrew Irumba has reported.
Kiijanangoma, an elder brother to the newly installed Tooro King, Edward Kiijanangoma Amooti, reportedly succumbed to throat cancer.
In a statement announcing the death, Irumba described the development as a breaking tragedy for the Tooro royal family, which is still mourning the death of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
“Crown Prince David Kiijanangoma Araali has died at Mulago Cancer Institute,” Irumba said, adding that Kiijanangoma had been battling throat cancer.
The death adds another loss to the Tooro royal family, coming shortly after the death of King Oyo, who passed away at the age of 30 after nearly three decades on the throne.
Kiijanangoma was a prominent member of the Tooro royal family and was an elder brother to King Edward Kiijanangoma Amooti, who has recently assumed the throne.
Further details regarding the circumstances of his death, funeral arrangements and official communication from the Tooro Kingdom are expected to follow.
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Winnie Nwagi has asked fans to understand that celebrities also have days when they are not in the mood for cameras, photos or interactions.
Speaking on Let’s Talk About It, Nwagi explained that being a public figure does not mean she is always ready to engage with fans or pose for pictures.
She said there are days when she may not even feel like taking a photo of herself, making it difficult when fans approach her expecting a picture for social media.
You come wanting a photograph yet I haven’t taken one myself either, but because you want to go and post it and get likes, you’ve left me unhappy and I don’t even know if it looked good.
Her comments were supported by fellow singer Sheebah Karungi, who cautioned fans and bloggers against recording artists without considering how the content could affect them.
Sheebah noted that artists spend years building their public image, but that does not mean they are perfect or always camera-ready.
All you care about is your likes and you love the attention. You find a musician who has worked hard for their brand for 10+ years and then you record them anyhow.
She added that artists have their own flaws and bad days, and careless recordings can sometimes portray them in a way that does not reflect the image they have worked hard to build.
Just because we have built our brands, it doesn’t mean we are angels. We have our flaws, so when you come and record me anyway you want for the likes, you’re messing up with the brand that I have been building all my life.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni means 82 years of a life that has been inseparable from Uganda’s modern history — as a revolutionary, a state-builder, and a political constant.
To understand what it means to Uganda, you have to look at it in three layers:
The Revolutionary Meaning: From Bush War to State
For Ugandans born after 1986, it is hard to imagine what came before. The decade from 1966 to 1986 saw 8 governments, Idi Amin and Obote II dictatorships, and a collapsed state. Museveni’s National Resistance Army war (1981-86) was the last successful guerrilla war in Africa.
His 82 years therefore symbolizes the end of the era of violent coups. His Ten-Point Program promised security, democracy, and national unity — and the first point, restoration of security and rule of law, is what allowed everything else to be possible. That is why many older Ugandans still call him the steward — not just a ruler, but a custodian who found the house burning and stabilized it.
The Transformation Steward: Economic and Social Rebuilding
Under his stewardship, Uganda moved through distinct transformations:
-Economic: From a barter economy with 240% inflation in 1986 to liberalization, privatization, return of Asian properties, and a GDP that grew from $1.9B to over $50B. Universal Primary Education (1997), Universal Secondary Education, and the expansion of universities from 1 to over 50.
-Regional: He became a frontline Pan-Africanist — in Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia (UPDF as the first boots in AMISOM), and the EAC integration drive. Uganda’s voice became larger than its size.
– Ideological:His emphasis on patriotism over sectarianism, and on commercial agriculture, industrialization and parish development model as tools to move Uganda from subsistence to a money economy.
The 82-Year Question: Longevity and Legacy
At 82, Museveni is now in the rare category of founding-generation leaders in Africa. His age means two things at once to Ugandans:
For supporters, it means institutional memory, tested leadership in a volatile region, and continuity. The argument is that stewardship is not complete until middle-income status and oil production are fully secured.
For critics and the younger 78% of Uganda’s population born after he came to power, 82 years raises the natural questions of transition, generational change, and democratic renewal — how a revolutionary movement becomes a settled institution that outlives its founder.
In Ugandan culture, an 82-year-old elder is not just counted in years, but in wisdom, proverbs, and responsibility for the clan’s future. That is the weight of 82 years of Museveni — he is no longer just President; he is an elder statesman whose ultimate stewardship will be measured not only by what he built, but by how securely he leaves what he built for the next generation.
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Winnie Nwagi has opened up about her relationship life, explaining why she has not yet settled down despite questions from people about her marital status.
Speaking on Sheebah Karungi’s podcast Let’s Talk About It, Nwagi said relationships have not always worked out as she would have wanted, noting that there are struggles that people on the outside may never know about.
Sometimes you’re still analyzing someone and then they lose patience. Things aren’t right, they haven’t balanced well for me.
The singer also spoke about how people perceive her personality, saying some people approach her with fear because of incidents in the past where she reacted angrily.
According to Nwagi, however, the way someone approaches her can determine how she responds.
She recalled an incident where a woman approached her for a photo after her friend had warned her that Nwagi might slap her.
Someone walked up to me and wanted a photo, but I had heard her friend telling her not to come to me because I’d apparently slap her. She eventually came and asked, and I told her that’s not how to go about it because that triggered me and would make me end up being rude.
