Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1457 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 The 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán has come to an end, as a system widely criticised as an “electoral autocracy” collapsed following a decisive election defeat. The outcome marks a dramatic political shift, driven by Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old former insider…
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Iran Blockade by US Likely to Intensify Global Energy Shock, Experts Say
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1323 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 US Naval Blockade of Iran Risks Deepening Global Energy Crisis, Analysts WarnThe planned naval blockade of Iran by Donald Trump could further disrupt international shipping and intensify the global energy crisis, analysts have warned. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel…
Algeria Youth included in faith filled scholarship drive from United States
By Lisa Samuels & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1544 EAT on Saturday 11th April 2026 NEW YORK — When Pope Leo XIV sets foot on Algerian soil, he isn’t merely arriving for an apostolic journey; he is arriving at a homecoming of sorts for the global Church. In the wake…
Historic Visit: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Visit Algeria in April 2026
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Bemjamin, L.H.D (Hon) Algiers — His Holiness Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undertake a historic first-ever papal visit to Algeria from April 13–15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Catholic–Muslim relations and interreligious dialogue. The visit will include stops in Algiers and Annaba (formerly Hippo), the home of Saint Augustine…
Former Minister Nandutu Found Guilty of Stealing Karamoja Iron Sheets
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1212 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 The Anti-Corruption Court has found former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, guilty of dealing in suspect property in a high-profile case involving the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled…
Suspect in Ggaba Toddler Killing Sent to High Court
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1156 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of killing four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has been committed to the High Court to face trial on four counts of murder. The victims — Gideon Eteku, Keisha Agenorworth Otim, Ignitius Sseruyange, and Ryan…
Deep divisions persist as negotiators seek common ground on Iran peace deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1139 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 Pakistan is expected to host US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad for talks that could begin as early as Friday, as efforts intensify to salvage a fragile diplomatic process. However, significant differences remain unresolved — starting with the basic framework for…
Trump says US troops to stay near Iran, warns of escalation if deal collapses
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1121 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 United States President Donald Trump has signalled that American forces will remain positioned around Iran, warning of a forceful response if Tehran does not comply with Washington’s demands — raising new concerns about the stability of a tenuous ceasefire. In a…
