By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D, (Hon) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1409 EAT on Thursday 16 October 2025 Kampala, Uganda – The XIX Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) officially opened on Wednesday at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda, convening foreign ministers, heads of delegations,…
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Farewell to Raila Odinga, A Symbol of Perseverance and Political Courage
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Africa’s political icon, Raila Odinga.Raila’s persistence and resilience in Kenya’s political landscape have inspired generations across the continent. His unwavering dedication to democracy, justice, and the people of Kenya will be remembered for years to come. When one embarks on a noble cause, they must never give up…
Global Leaders to Chart New Digital Development Roadmap at WTDC-25 in Baku
By. Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Updated at 1628 EAT on Tuesday 14 October 2025 – Global leaders in information and communication technologies will gather in Baku this November to shape a new roadmap for inclusive digital development at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). The high-level event, organized by the…
Polisario Front Condemns EU-Morocco Trade Deal Covering Western Sahara
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1704 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 BIR LAHLOU (Liberated Territories), The Polisario Front has strongly criticized a new trade agreement between the European Union (EU) Council and the Kingdom of Morocco, which extends tariff preferences to products originating from Western Sahara, a disputed territory. In a statement released…
Kampala Hosts NAM Midterm Talks as Uganda Pushes Unity, Palestine Peace and Global Reforms.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D, (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda – Updated at 1525 EAT on Monday 13th October 2025 KAMPALA – Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo, on Monday officially opened the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Midterm Ministerial in Kampala, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to the…
Africa Faces Public Sector Crisis as Calls for Urgent Debt Relief Intensify
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 More than 30 prominent economists, former finance ministers, and a central bank governor have issued a strong call for immediate debt relief for low- and middle-income countries, warning that rising debt repayments are crippling governments’ ability to fund essential public services….
Museveni Pushes for Higher Tax Collection, Sets 20% Target for URA
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1208 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to increase the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio from the current 14 percent to at least 20 percent, emphasizing the need to reduce reliance on external borrowing and donor funding. Speaking at…
From Boardroom to Altar: Emmanuel Katongole’s Influence in Business, Faith, and National Service
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1150 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 Emmanuel Katongole (born 27 April 1962) is a Ugandan statistician, economist, entrepreneur, and industrialist. He serves as the Executive Chairman of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL), the only company in Sub-Saharan Africa authorized to manufacture triple-combination antiretroviral drugs used in the…
