Ex‑President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia in DR Congo

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1606 EAT on Wednesday 1 October 2025 A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, following his conviction on a range of serious charges. Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo Katalayi, who…

Greece Labour Law Protests Paralyse Public Transport Nationwide

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Wednesday 1 October 2025 A nationwide strike in Greece has brought public transport to a standstill and disrupted key public services, as workers protest government plans to amend labour laws allowing extended working hours. In Athens, taxis and trains were completely unavailable during the 24-hour…

Afghanistan Faces Total Internet Shutdown as Taliban Escalates Morality Crackdown

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1608 EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 Afghanistan experienced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban announced plans to restrict access as part of a wider crackdown on what it described as “immoral activities,” raising fresh fears of growing isolation and repression for the country’s…

Trump and Hegseth Scheduled to Meet Top U.S. Military Officials at Quantico Base

Updated at 1543  EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 United States President Donald Trump is set to address a rare high-level assembly of senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, located just outside Washington, D.C. The unprecedented gathering will bring together hundreds of generals, admirals, and senior commanders holding the rank of one-star and…

Kasese Road Crash Leaves Four KIU Students Seriously Injured

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1524 EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 Four students from Kampala International University (KIU), Ishaka Campus, sustained critical injuries in a road accident that occurred along the Katwe–Kabatoro–Kasese road. The incident took place on [insert date/time if available], and the victims were reportedly travelling to [insert destination if…