Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Monday 16 March 2026 BBC Verify has observed a sharp decline in videos shared from inside Iran, suggesting authorities have further tightened internet restrictions. A woman in Tehran told the BBC that some people using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to bypass the restrictions…
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Israeli Forces Initiate Limited Incursion in Southern Lebanon to Counter Hezbollah
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1317 EAT on Monday 16 March 2026 Israeli Military Launches Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon Amid Intensifying Clashes Near KhiamThe Israeli military has begun ground operations in southern Lebanon as fighting against Hezbollah intensifies around the strategic town of Khiam, according to military sources. At least three air…
High Court Upholds Limits on Live Media Coverage of Proceedings
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Monday 16 March 2026 The High Court has affirmed that judges possess inherent authority to regulate media coverage of court proceedings. Justice Collins Acellam emphasized that courts must strike a balance between the constitutional right to freedom of expression and the right to a fair…
Trump Administration Temporarily Relaxes Russian Oil Sanctions as Middle East Conflict Sends Prices Higher
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1309 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Britons in the United Arab Emirates could face “fines, imprisonment and deportation” for sharing images of projectile damage or other sensitive incidents, the British embassy has warned. In a post on X, the embassy said: “UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting,…
China Coach Urges Composure Ahead of Taiwan Encounter at AFC Asian Cup
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1239 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Ante Milicic, coach of China women’s national football team, has called on his players to stay “calm and confident” ahead of Saturday’s tense Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal against Chinese Taipei women’s national football team. China, the reigning champions, are aiming for…
Three Rwandan Refugees Held Over Violent Robbery, Panga Attack in Kisenyi
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1218 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Six people, including three Rwandan nationals, have been remanded to Luzira Prison over their alleged involvement in the violent robbery of Shs63 million at a shopping mall in Kisenyi. The suspects on Thursday appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at the…
Uganda Gets First Islamic Insurance Company as Yoweri Museveni Launches Firm
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1205 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Guests gathered on Tuesday evening in Kampala for an Iftar dinner that also marked a milestone for Uganda’s financial sector. By the end of the night, the country had taken another step toward adopting a financial model that, until recently, existed…
HTP and Prof. Gilbert Bukenya Lead Mission to Reclaim Historic Kyewaga Central Forest in Entebbe
By Faith Barbara Ruhinda Environmental conservation efforts received a boost as the Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP) President and team joined H.E Prof Gilbert Bukenya, the Senior Presidential Adviser on Environment and EX Vice President of Uganda in an initiative to reclaim Kyewaga Central Forest located in Bayita, Entebbe, Wakiso District. The forest, which…
