By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1512 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Reducing the amount of salt in everyday foods could lead to significant declines in high blood pressure — a key driver of heart disease and stroke — according to a new study published in the journal Hypertension. Researchers analysed data from modelling…
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Is There Still Time for U.S.–Iran Diplomacy? A Look at the Narrow Opening
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1408 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Tehran, Iran — In Tehran, the focus is no longer on whether diplomacy has begun, but on whether it can move fast enough to prevent further escalation. An Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Oman will host the next round of…
Museveni appoints Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant on Bataka Affairs
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of the Bataka in Buganda, based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Public Service, issued on the directive of the President. “I am pleased to inform you that His…
Cwinya-ai and Kabasweka Propel Uganda to Top Spot at Africa Amateur Championship
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1725 EAT on Tuesday 3 February 2026 The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be buzzing with activity this week as Africa’s finest golfers gather for the highly anticipated Africa Amateur Championship, running from February 4-7. Uganda will be represented by a talented group of nine golfers, all eager…
Government Officials Urge Bobi Wine to End Hiding and Return to Uganda Amid Political Tensions
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1706 EAT on Tuesday 3 February 2026 KAMPALA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, reportedly left Uganda and crossed into a neighboring East African country about a week ago, according to sources familiar with the matter. Government officials, however, have firmly denied claims that the…
U.S.-India Trade Breakthrough Sparks Optimism, Signals Shifting Geopolitical Alignments
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1632 EAT on Tuesday 3 February 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% has been welcomed with cautious optimism in India, Asia’s third-largest economy, even as the specifics of the agreement remain vague. India had been facing the…
Russia Warns It Will Respond to Any U.S. Weapons Deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1607 EAT on Tuesday 3 February 2026 Moscow Ready to Take Action If U.S. Deploys Weapons in Greenland, Russian Official Warns Moscow has signaled it is prepared to respond militarily if Washington proceeds with plans to place weapons on Greenland. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia…
Tebboune Launches Gara Djebilet–Tindouf–Bechar Railway, Flags Off First Iron Ore Shipment.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) BECHAR – Algeria President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Sunday afternoon officially announced the launch of the new Gara Djebilet–Tindouf–Bechar railway line during a ceremony held in Bechar province. The President as well chaired the ceremony marking the arrival of the train carrying these inaugural shipments. Tebboune affirmed that the…
