The American Dream Survives 250 Years Amid Growing Challenges

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1130 EAT on Friday 2 July 2026 Sixteen years ago, Abdi Nor Iftin was a Somali refugee living in one of the toughest slums in Kenya when he received news that would change the course of his life. Out of nearly eight million applicants in 2013, he was…

More Than 270 Ugandans Return Home as South Africa Evacuation Gets Underway

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1049 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 ENTEBBE — At least 273 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa in the first phase of the government’s voluntary repatriation programme for citizens affected by the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. The returnees arrived…

Nansubuga Rose’s Remarkable Journey in Herbal Research.

On the Talk to the World Show by HICGI News Agency, Nansubuga Rose from Lukaya, Masaka, shares with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) her remarkable journey in herbal research and discusses her recent discoveries, which have been confirmed by the National Drug Authority (NDA). Don’t miss this insightful conversation exploring innovation, traditional medicine, and…

Rutembesa, DRC–Rwanda: Former Journalist Seeks Asylum in Kenya

HICGI News Agency – Updated at 1553 EAT on Thursday 02nd July 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya – Rutembesa Innocent, a former journalist who worked with several regional media outlets and is also reported to have served as an information officer with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) armed forces, says he is seeking official refugee status…

Uganda Announces Three-Year Tax Holiday to Support Tourism Recovery

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1410 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 Uganda has introduced a three-year income tax holiday for qualifying tourism start-ups as part of efforts to attract greater private investment into one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Industry experts say the incentive could help encourage entrepreneurs to invest in…

Nigeria to Push for Compensation for Citizens’ Abandoned Property in South Africa

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it plans to raise the issue of compensation for property abandoned by its citizens with South African authorities through high-level diplomatic engagements. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa told the BBC that the matter would…