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Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Internal Pentagon Memo Suggests Punitive Steps Against NATO Allies Over Cooperation Gaps

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1444 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 Reuters reported, citing a US official, that an internal Pentagon email outlined potential measures aimed at punishing allies Washington believed had not supported its campaign. The email reportedly also suggested revisiting the United States’ stance on the United Kingdom’s sovereignty claim…

Witness Recounts Horror as Ggaba Child Murder Trial Unfolds in Court

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 The courtroom fell silent as the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum entered its first full week, the gravity of the killings at Ggaba hanging heavily over proceedings. The trial had opened days earlier on a tense note. When Okello appeared before…

India Condemns Trump’s ‘Hellhole’ Remark

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1402 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 An Indian official has criticised comments shared by United States President Donald Trump describing India as a “hellhole,” saying the language was “in poor taste” and inconsistent with the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Trump did not personally make the…

Igniteable Foundation Amplifies Voices of Women with Disabilities in Climate Action

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 Kampala, Uganda — Women with disabilities have been urged to take a more active role in climate action and decision-making processes, as stakeholders call for inclusive approaches to addressing environmental challenges. The call was made during an event organized by Igniteable Foundation…

Man Killed by Electrocution While Trimming Tree in Napak District

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 One man has been killed and another critically injured after they were electrocuted on Tuesday afternoon while pruning a neem tree that had grown into live power lines in Matany Town Council, Napak District. The deceased has been identified as Teko,…

Injury Ends Yamal’s La Liga Campaign as World Cup Fitness Remains on Track

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1557 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Spanish international Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for this summer’s World Cup, but his domestic campaign with Barcelona is over after the club confirmed he has suffered an injury. The 18-year-old went down injured after scoring the only goal…

Former Philippine President Duterte Faces ICC Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1547 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for his trial. In a decision issued on Thursday, the court said there were “substantial grounds”…

UG Government IRS Drive Gets Boost as Pilgrim Africa, Children’s Voices Against Malaria Mobilise Schools.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) SOROTI, Uganda – Uganda’s efforts to eliminate malaria have received a significant boost following a strategic collaboration between Pilgrim Africa and Children’s Voices Against Malaria aimed at increasing uptake of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in high-burden communities. The partnership leverages a school-based sponsorship model to strengthen…