Canadian Citizen Charged Over Alleged $1.5 Million Gold Scam in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda – A 64-year-old Canadian citizen has been charged before the Kampala Chief Magistrate’s Court over his alleged involvement in a gold fraud scheme valued at US$1.5 million (approximately Shs5.5 billion). Michel Faille appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Friday, where he was remanded to Luzira Prison until August 12, 2026, to…

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Officials: Nearly 49,000 Migrants Cross Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Videos and images circulating on social media showed thousands of migrants swimming into the Spanish enclave on Thursday, while local media reported that crossings continued overnight. Officials said at least 18 people have died in recent days while attempting to reach…

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FIFA Defies UEFA Boycott Vote, Pushes Ahead with World Cup Investment Plan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on  Friday 31 July 2026 FIFA says it will press ahead with consultations on a proposal to introduce private investment into the FIFA World Cup and its other competitions, despite threats of a boycott from European football’s governing body, UEFA, and sharp criticism from other regional…

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Israeli Troops Blow Up Buildings Near Historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1216 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Israeli forces have carried out a series of powerful explosions near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle as they continue to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement. In a joint statement issued on Friday, Israeli Prime…

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