Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1508 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 China’s President Xi Jinping has described Taiwan as “the most important issue” in China–US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. According to state media, Xi urged Trump to exercise “prudence” in supplying weapons to the island, emphasizing…
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Uganda’s Primary Exams Tell a Story That Goes Beyond Pass Rates
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Thursday 2026 On Friday afternoon, as results from the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) began circulating across Uganda, familiar rituals unfolded. Parents clustered around school noticeboards. Teachers scanned lists for recognisable names. In villages and city schools alike, the results marked the close of one chapter…
Son of Former Libyan Leader, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Killed Amid Conflict
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1358 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media reports. The 53-year-old’s death was announced on Tuesday by his lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser,…
New Sickle Cell Cure from Ugandan Biotech Could Reach Millions
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1712 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 KAMPALA — Over the weekend, news emerged that could transform the future of one of the world’s most neglected diseases. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a groundbreaking patent to Dei BioPharma Ltd, a Ugandan biotechnology company…
UK PM Starmer Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1615 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are “particularly depraved,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday, condemning attacks that have left millions without power amid winter months. Starmer’s comments come as Ukraine continues to grapple with targeted missile and drone…
Why Reducing Salt in Foods Can Help Curb High Blood Pressure
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…
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…
