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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,…

Pakistan Emerges as Unexpected Mediator in Iran Conflict with Trump’s Support

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1538 EAT on Tuesday 31 March 2026 The head of Pakistan’s armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is reportedly in US President Donald Trump’s favour. Trump has often referred to Munir as his “favourite” Field Marshal and praised his knowledge of Iran, saying he knows the country “better…

Gaza families reunited with evacuated children years after separation during Israel’s war

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1427 EAT on Tuesday 31 March 2026 Eight Palestinian toddlers, who were evacuated as premature infants during Israel’s 2023 assault on Gaza, have returned to the conflict-stricken territory after more than two years, bringing a rare moment of relief for their families. The children were part of a…

PCB imposes heavy fine on Naseem Shah over social media post about Maryam Nawaz

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Tuesday 31 March 2026 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a 20 million Pakistani rupee (about $71,488) fine on fast bowler Naseem Shah for violating provisions of his central contract and the board’s social media policy after he criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…

Iran Defiant- Assessing US Israel War in Persia.

Prof Ndinawe Byekwaso Returns on The Senior Citizens Talk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon) as he Assess US- Israel War in the Persia. Watch and subscribe here

Resolutions on Western Sahara Must Reflect Law, Not Just Leverage.

Authored by Duncan Dickson Dyogo;An independent analysist & scholar with advanced expertise in Governance, International Relations, Peace Processes, and Conflict Studies. The protracted dispute over Western Sahara remains one of the longest unresolved legacies of colonialism in the modern international system. More than five decades after Spain withdrew from the territory in 1975, the Sahrawi…

Trump suggests seizing Iran’s oil, calls US critics ‘stupid people’

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1312 EAT on Monday 30 March 2026 US President Donald Trump has suggested the United States could seize Iran’s principal oil export facility on Kharg Island, saying he would like to “take the oil,” while criticising domestic opposition to the idea. In an interview with the Financial Times…

UN Adopts Ghana-Led Resolution Declaring Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) New York,Updated at 1249 EAT on Sunday March 28, 2026 — The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution led by Ghana, officially declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The landmark resolution, passed with 123 countries voting in favor,…

Experts Urge Trans Fat Ban Amid Rising Heart Disease Rates

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1445 EAT on Thursday 26 March 2026 Nutritionists and civil society organisations are urging the Ugandan government to take urgent action to eliminate industrially produced trans fats (ITFAs) from the country’s food supply, warning that their continued consumption is contributing to a rise in heart disease and other…