The British High Commissioner to Uganda, HE Kate Airey, and the UK Defence Attaché to Uganda this afternoon visited the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to extend their congratulations on his appointment as the CDF of the UPDF. According to the CDF’s office, during the meeting, the two officials also presented a congratulatory…
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UK has sanctioned Among Nandutu,kitutu over Karamoja ironsheets.
Updated By Ronald Sserwadda Britain said the new sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to crack down on serious corruption around the world. The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for reportedly “stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda.” This is the first time…
Macron calls on Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo and withdraw its troops.
By Ronald sserwadda French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Rwanda to cease its support for the M23 rebels who are causing chaos in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a joint press conference with President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo, who is visiting Paris, President Macron demanded that Rwanda put an end to its…
King Charles informed patients about his cancer diagnosis and expressed his shock.
Updated By Ronald Sserwadda King Charles visited a hospital and spoke to patients about the shock of receiving a cancer diagnosis as he returned to public engagements. The patient asked how the King was doing during his cancer treatment. “Not too bad, thanks,” replied the King. Looking relaxed and smiling, the King visited a specialist…
Togo holds key parliament ballot after divisive reform.
Togolese vote in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family’s decades-long grip in power The ballot comes after lawmakers approved the reform this month that creates a new prime minister-style post opponents fear is tailored for Gnassingbe to avoid presidential term limits and stay in office….
Kenya dam burst: Around 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town
About 50 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst its banks following heavy rains and flooding, a Red Cross official has said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. Rescue efforts are continuing to pull people out of the mud,…
US is hopeful that Hamas will accept Israel’s new ceasefire offer amid the Gaza war.
The US Secretary of State hopes Hamas will accept Israel’s offer for a Gaza truce and hostage release. During the Hamas delegation’s discussion of a new proposal with mediators from Egypt and Qatar, Antony Blinken spoke. A source close to the talks told the BBC they were cautiously optimistic. The proposal includes a 40-day truce…
The UN expresses concern on reports of a potential security threat in the North Darfur region of Sudan.
By ronald sserwadda The United Nations Security Council on Saturday sounded the alarm over reports of an imminent attack on the last remaining city in Sudan’s North Darfur region that is not under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Fighting over the past year between the paramilitary group and the country’s military…
