Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1528 EAT on Wednesday 7 January 2026 Russia has reportedly dispatched a submarine and other naval vessels to escort an oil tanker being pursued by United States forces across the North Atlantic, escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington. The vessel, formerly known as Bella 1 and now sailing under the name…
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Why Some Christians Celebrate Christmas on January 7
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1337 EAT on Wednesday 7 January 2025 While most of the world celebrates Christmas on December 25, millions of Orthodox and Eastern Christian believers mark the holiday on January 7. This difference in dates is rooted in the use of the Julian calendar, which is currently 13 days…
Ugandan Environmentalists Push for Community Control Over Lakes
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Environmental and climate justice groups have called on the Ugandan government to ensure that newly proposed lake landing site committees are genuinely community-led, transparent, and accountable. They warned that cosmetic reforms would not address long-standing abuses faced by fishing communities. The…
Children in Gaza Face Sniper Danger to Reach Tent Schools
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1149 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 In a small tent, overshadowed by the sounds of nearby gunfire, seven-year-old Tulin prepares for her first day of school in two years. For most children, this would be a moment of excitement. For Tulin and her mother, it is a…
Uganda Government Dismisses Claims of Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1053 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Ugandan authorities have denied reports that they plan to shut down internet access during next week’s general election. The country’s main opposition candidate last week renewed claims that the government intended to block the internet to prevent his supporters from mobilising and…
Nigerian Gospel Star Princess Ann Ada Concludes Prophetic Music Tour in Uganda
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda – Updated at 1813 EAT on Sunday 04th January 2026 Nigerian gospel music star Princess Ann Ada has successfully concluded her Prophetic Music Tour in Uganda, marking a spiritually impactful visit that ushered thousands of worshippers into the New Year. Speaking to HICGI News Agency on Friday night at Entebbe…
US Launches Large-Scale Strikes on Venezuela, Trump Claims President Nicolás Maduro Captured and Flown Out
WASHINGTON / CARACAS — The United States has carried out large-scale military strikes inside Venezuela and, according to President Donald Trump, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife have been captured and flown out of the country. In a Truth Social post early Saturday, Trump said the operation was conducted in conjunction with U.S. law…
Uganda: 15 Million Worshippers Expected at New Year’s Eve Prayers
Uganda Braces for Massive New Year’s Eve Prayer Turnout Uganda is expected to witness an overwhelming nationwide turnout of an estimated 15 million worshippers attending New Year’s Eve prayer services across the country. Churches, cathedrals, mosques, and open-air prayer grounds are preparing to usher in the New Year with thanksgiving, reflection, and intercession.Reporting from Naguru,…
