Indonesia Tries Four Soldiers Accused in Acid Attack on Activist

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…

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…

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,…

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…