Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 13:23 EAT on Saturday 29 March 2025 Ebrahim Rasool, 62, was ordered to leave the US last week after Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. This came after Rasool accused US President Donald Trump of trying to “project white victimhood as…

Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali Passes Away in the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Veteran journalist and former Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster, Shaka Ssali, has passed away in the United States. He died approximately two hours ago after undergoing surgery, following months of battling an undisclosed ailment. Shaka Ssali, originally from Kigezi, Uganda, built an illustrious career in journalism while living in exile. He became…

Race to save lives in South Korea as wildfires rage

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 21:19 EAT on Thursday 27 March 2025 Firefighters in South Korea are racing to save lives and ancient artefacts from the largest wildfire in the country’s history. At least 27 people have been killed so far, according to the country’s interior ministry – making the blaze also South Korea’s…

VP’s Arrest Signals Collapse of South Sudan Peace Deal, His Party Claims.

The arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has effectively collapsed the 2018 peace deal that ended the country’s five-year civil war, according to his party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM/IO). According to the SPLM/IO, an armed convoy led by top security officials, including the country’s defence minister, stormed Machar’s residence…

Germany Leads Resistance Against Trump’s Car Tariffs, Vows Firm Response.

     Germany has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts, declaring that it “will not give in” to economic pressure. German officials emphasized that Europe must respond firmly to the tariffs, which they view as an unfair trade barrier. The move has sparked outrage…

US Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala Floods.

Kampala, March 26, 2026 – Heavy morning rains have caused massive flooding across Kampala, leaving at least seven people dead and causing widespread destruction. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as emergency response teams continue rescue efforts. The devastating floods that hit Kampala early Wednesday morning, causing widespread destruction across the city. Authorities have…

White House Condemns Reporter Over Leaked Signal Messages.

The White House has strongly criticized The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg after he published newly leaked messages from a Signal group chat involving top U.S. officials. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during a daily press briefing, denouncing Goldberg as an “anti-Trump hater” and downplaying the significance of the leaked messages. Leavitt…