Four Army Officers Remanded Over Fuel Theft Allegations

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over allegations of diverting 270,000 litres of fuel intended for military operations. The accused — Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ociti Kidega, Maj…

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Allyson Felix Targets Comeback for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1153 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete of all time, is planning a sensational return from retirement with the aim of competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In an interview with TIME magazine published on Monday,…

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All 15 Killed as Passenger Plane Crashes in South Sudan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all those on board, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed. Officials have dispatched an investigation team to the crash site, with preliminary findings suggesting the aircraft may have…

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Iran ramps up diplomacy as foreign minister heads to Russia for war talks

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1306 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran ramps up diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the United States–Israel war involving Iran. On arrival, Araghchi said the visit was…

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