Iran Strikes U.S. Assets Across Middle East in Major Escalation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Iran launched coordinated missile strikes targeting United States military assets across the region, marking one of the most serious confrontations between Tehran and Washington in recent years. Widespread Missile Attacks Across the Gulf Iranian forces fired missiles…

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Risking It All: Refugees and Migrants in Perilous Journeys to Europe

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 Less than two months into the new year, more than 560 people have already gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to reach Europe, putting 2026 on course to become one of the deadliest years on record. At least 500…

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Why Trump Poses the Biggest Threat Yet to the Cuban Revolution

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1556 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 The enduring image is of a woman in a dirt-floored, palm-thatched hut cooking over firewood. Similar photographs line state museums across the island, from the Bay of Pigs to Birán — birthplace of the Cuban Revolution’s leader, Fidel Castro. The intended…

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Government Pushes for Patriotic Approach in Media Reporting

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1506 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 The government has reiterated its commitment to coordinated, strategic communication as a critical driver of economic growth, export competitiveness, tourism promotion and the strengthening of Uganda’s global image. Addressing a high-level meeting of the National Strategic Communications Committee (NSCC) at the…

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UN Raises Alarm Over Possible Return to Full-Scale War in South Sudan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1436 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 A United Nations investigative body has warned that South Sudan risks “a return to full-scale war” unless urgent steps are taken to end entrenched impunity and widespread abuses amid escalating violence in the world’s youngest country. A report by the UN…

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Algeria to Host Pope Leo XIV on Official Visit, Strengthening Vatican Ties

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) ALGIERS – Algeria has officially welcomed the announcement from the Vatican City State that His Holiness Pope Leo will undertake an official visit to the country at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Algerian authorities described the visit as a historic opportunity to reinforce the longstanding bonds of…

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