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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,…

“God Rejects the Prayers of Those Who Wage War”: Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Algeria Amid Tensions with Trump

HICGI News Agency – Updated at 1820 on Monday 13th April 2026 Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff. The United States-born pope arrived in the capital Algiers at around 09:00 GMT on Monday. He is expected to pay tribute to…

Uganda’s Acilo Nkya Recognised by Mandela Awards Commission for Humanitarian Impact

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1630 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 The Mandela Awards Commission has honoured Jane Frances Acilo Nkya, founder and executive director of the Jane Acilo Foundation, for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian work and community empowerment. She was recognised for her long-standing commitment to restoring dignity and advancing…

Kalangala Placed Under Quarantine After Swine Fever Outbreak Kills Over 300 Pigs

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1541 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 The government has imposed a quarantine in Kalangala District following the death of more than 300 pigs, as authorities move to contain an outbreak of African swine fever. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries confirmed the outbreak in an…

Hungary Vote Sees Péter Magyar Score Landslide, Ending Orbán Rule

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1457 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 The 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán has come to an end, as a system widely criticised as an “electoral autocracy” collapsed following a decisive election defeat. The outcome marks a dramatic political shift, driven by Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old former insider…

Iran Blockade by US Likely to Intensify Global Energy Shock, Experts Say

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1323 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 US Naval Blockade of Iran Risks Deepening Global Energy Crisis, Analysts WarnThe planned naval blockade of Iran by Donald Trump could further disrupt international shipping and intensify the global energy crisis, analysts have warned. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel…

Algeria Youth included in faith filled scholarship drive from United States

By Lisa Samuels & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1544 EAT on Saturday 11th April 2026 NEW YORK — When Pope Leo XIV sets foot on Algerian soil, he isn’t merely arriving for an apostolic journey; he is arriving at a homecoming of sorts for the global Church. In the wake…

Historic Visit: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Visit Algeria in April 2026

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Bemjamin, L.H.D (Hon) Algiers — His Holiness Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undertake a historic first-ever papal visit to Algeria from April 13–15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Catholic–Muslim relations and interreligious dialogue. The visit will include stops in Algiers and Annaba (formerly Hippo), the home of Saint Augustine…

Former Minister Nandutu Found Guilty of Stealing Karamoja Iron Sheets

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1212 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 The Anti-Corruption Court has found former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, guilty of dealing in suspect property in a high-profile case involving the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled…