By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Highlights of a Historic Visit Pope Leo XIV has concluded his three-day official visit to Algeria, marking a historic first in relations between the Algerian State and the Holy See. Widely regarded as a success, the visit carried significant political, religious, and geopolitical weight. Reflecting on…
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South Africa’s Julius Malema Sentenced After Gun-Firing Case
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1405 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to prison after discharging a rifle into the air during a political rally. Malema, who heads the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), received a five-year sentence on Thursday from Magistrate Twanet Olivier….
New Law Empowers Authorities to Tear Down Unsafe Buildings
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 Uganda’s construction sector is entering a new regulatory phase, as stricter enforcement measures take effect under new legislation aimed at improving building safety. Following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, regulators have been granted expanded powers to…
Fury in West Bengal Over Mass Voter Disenfranchisement; Muslims Seen as Hardest Hit
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1203 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 Nabijan Mondal, 73, has cast her ballot in every Indian election — national, state and local — for the past five decades. Now, she says she has been left off the voter roll published by the Election Commission of India (ECI)…
What Next for Dr. Rumanzi After Election Defeat?
On the Senior Citizens Talk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon), Dr. Rumanzi also says not everyone from the West is Well off. Watch here
“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…
