Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1353 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Leaders representing countries experiencing some of the most severe consequences of the global climate crisis — including hurricanes, floods, and other extreme weather events — have urged the United Nations climate conference in Brazil, COP30, to adopt stronger and more immediate…
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Ukraine Claims Over 1,400 Africans Recruited to Fight for Russia
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1229 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that more than 1,400 people from 36 African nations are known to be fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, urging African governments to warn their citizens against joining a conflict where many…
Nile Star Suspends Bus Services Following Series of Deadly Accidents
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1556 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 Nile Trade Link Services, the company behind Nile Star Buses, has announced the suspension of all passenger transport operations following a series of fatal accidents involving its fleet within the past month. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the company…
UN Experts Praise Brazil’s Move to Block Weakened Environmental Licensing Rules
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1530 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 UN experts have welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to veto 63 articles of Brazil’s recently adopted environmental licensing law, describing it as a crucial step toward protecting environmental safeguards, human rights, and the climate. “These vetoes demonstrate Brazil’s…
ICC Upholds War Crimes Charges Against Infamous Ugandan Warlord Joseph Kony
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1459 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, nearly two decades after the court first issued a warrant for his arrest. Kony, who remains at large, faces…
Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…
Kampala- Born Zohran Kwame Mamdani Rises to Lead New York City.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, LH.D. (Hon) I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, my young brother, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the … Kampala- Born Zohran Kwame Mamdani Rises to Lead New York City.
Trump Backs Cuomo, Threatens Federal Funds if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1636 EAT on Tuesday 4 November 2025 NEW YORK | Hours before polls opened in the closely watched New York City mayoral election on Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo and suggested he could withhold federal funds if Democrat Zohran Mamdani were to win. Trump had first…
