France Evacuates Tourist Area After Wildfires Send Hundreds Fleeing by Boat

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1318 EAT on Friday 24 July 2026 Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from a popular tourist destination west of Bordeaux as firefighters continue battling wildfires that have ravaged France’s Gironde region for several days. The fires, which started on Tuesday in Saumos, continued burning overnight,…

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Uganda Launches Mandatory National Cleaning Day Initiative

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Friday 24 July 2026 The government has declared the last Saturday of every month as a mandatory National Cleaning Day, requiring all Ugandans to participate in community clean-up activities as part of efforts to improve sanitation, promote environmental cleanliness, and prevent disease outbreaks. The three-hour…

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US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Marks New Chapter in Strategic Partnership

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1313 EAT on Thursday 2026 The agreement has been described by the US Department of Energy as a “peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement” aimed at expanding opportunities for American companies to participate in Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy programme. The full text of the deal has not been made public,…

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Iran, Houthis Escalate Tanker Attacks Amid Ongoing US Bombing

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1256 EAT on Thursday 23 July 2026 The United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran early Thursday, as Tehran retaliated by targeting sites across the Gulf, particularly in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said an explosion set a tanker…

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Kenyan Lawyers Protest Alleged Corruption in the Judiciary With Court Boycott

Updated by Faith N Ruhinda at 1238 EAT on Thursday 23 July 2026 Lawyers across Kenya on Wednesday boycotted court proceedings in protest against alleged corruption and a lack of accountability within the Judiciary, escalating pressure for reforms in a move that has attracted attention across East Africa. The nationwide boycott, organised by the Law…

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UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action on School Transport Safety After Bus Crash

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Thursday 23 July 2026 UNICEF has called for stronger measures to protect children on Uganda’s roads following the recent school bus crash in Kapchorwa that claimed 26 lives, most of them pupils returning from an educational trip. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNICEF Representative…

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