Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…
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Four Army Officers Remanded Over Fuel Theft Allegations
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over allegations of diverting 270,000 litres of fuel intended for military operations. The accused — Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ociti Kidega, Maj…
Suspect Charged Over Attempted Assassination Plot Against Donald Trump at Washington Dinner
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly trying to force his way into a high-profile gala event armed with multiple weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, also faces two firearms-related charges following…
Allyson Felix Targets Comeback for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1153 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete of all time, is planning a sensational return from retirement with the aim of competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In an interview with TIME magazine published on Monday,…
All 15 Killed as Passenger Plane Crashes in South Sudan
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all those on board, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed. Officials have dispatched an investigation team to the crash site, with preliminary findings suggesting the aircraft may have…
Mbappé Injury Blow Shakes Real Madrid Ahead of El Clásico and Title Run-In
Updated by Faith barbara N Ruhinda at 1603 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé is a doubt for the upcoming El Clásico against FC Barcelona after the club confirmed he suffered a thigh injury in his most recent appearance. In an official statement released on Monday, Real Madrid said the…
Middle East Crisis: Museveni considers Funding Oil Refinery in Tanzania to Secure Stable Fuel Supply.
By HICGI News Agency at 1526 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is reportedly weighing options for stronger regional cooperation in fuel supply, as tensions in the Middle East raise fears of global oil disruptions and rising prices. Uganda, which depends heavily on imported refined petroleum products, is…
South Africa Mourns as Actress and Former Miss World Contestant Cynthia Shange Dies
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1411 EAT on Monday 27 April South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who has passed away at the age of 76. Her family confirmed that Shange died on April 20, 2026, bringing to an end a remarkable life that spanned…
