Zelensky Accuses Putin of Dragging Out Ceasefire Talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of prolonging ceasefire negotiations to continue the war. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to “play games with war” and reiterated that Putin cannot easily exit the conflict without losing significant political standing. His remarks come amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations, with…

US nuclear weapons in Poland would be deterrent for Russia

The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has repeated his call for the US to base nuclear weapons on Polish soil. In the presidential palace in Warsaw, he told me that it would make Poland stronger and safer as it faces Russia. Viewed from Poland, President Putin’s Russia is a clear and a present danger. President…

High stakes as China hosts Iran and Russia

Updated by Faith Barbara.N. Ruhinda at 10:40 EAT on Friday 14th March 2025 Almost a decade since world powers sealed a historic deal to limit the Iranian nuclear programme, this is a crunch moment for Iran and the international community. The country is now closer than ever to being able to make a nuclear bomb….

Nalukoola Triumphs in a Fierce Battle for Kawempe North Constituency.

By Gordon Anastasio Ssekandi BREAKING- Ugandan Lawyer Nalukoola Elias Luyimbazi, flag bearer for @NUP_Ug  has been declared winner of Kawempe North Constituency following a bloody election. Kawempe North ByElections Full Results: ✅ Erias Nalukoola (NUP): 17,764✅ Faridah Nambi (NRM): 8,586✅ Muhammed Lusswa Luwemba: 240✅ Sadat Mukiibi aka Khalifah Aganaga (FDC): 239✅ Hanifah Karadi: 381✅ Henry…

How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded.

Updated by Faith Barbara.N. Ruhinda at 22:25 EAT on Thursday 13th  March 2025 Mehboob Hussain was riding the train home on Tuesday when the tracks under the front car exploded. In the depths of central Pakistan’s Bolan Pass, a pocket of wilderness so remote that there is no internet or mobile network coverage, the nine-coach…

HTP Statement on Arrests & Torture of Ugandan Journalists.

Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP), in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, expresses grave concern over the escalating tensions between certain members of Ugandan security agencies and journalists. We strongly condemn the recent attack, arrest, and torture of journalists during a local by-election in Kampala. These acts of violence are a direct violation…

Mufti Mubajje’s Tenure Extended by Five Years Amid Controversy.

     The tenure of Uganda’s Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, has been extended by another five years, despite expectations that he would retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, as stipulated by the 1986 Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution. Sheikh Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was due to step…