By Stanley Johnson There are some days you never forget. For me, January 29, 2026, ranks near the top. That was the day I first saw mountain gorillas in the wild. I had seen lowland (or Grauer’s) gorillas before — in eastern Congo, for example — but had never observed at close quarters the famous…
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US and Israel launch attack on Iran, as Trump says ‘major combat operations’ under way
By David Gritten & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon) Summary US and Israel launch an attack on Iran, as President Donald Trump confirms “major combat operations” are under way The Israel Defense Forces says retaliatory strikes have been launched by Iran Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country launched a “pre-emptive” attack on Tehran,…
Risking It All: Refugees and Migrants in Perilous Journeys to Europe
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 Less than two months into the new year, more than 560 people have already gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to reach Europe, putting 2026 on course to become one of the deadliest years on record. At least 500…
Why Trump Poses the Biggest Threat Yet to the Cuban Revolution
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1556 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 The enduring image is of a woman in a dirt-floored, palm-thatched hut cooking over firewood. Similar photographs line state museums across the island, from the Bay of Pigs to Birán — birthplace of the Cuban Revolution’s leader, Fidel Castro. The intended…
Government Pushes for Patriotic Approach in Media Reporting
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1506 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 The government has reiterated its commitment to coordinated, strategic communication as a critical driver of economic growth, export competitiveness, tourism promotion and the strengthening of Uganda’s global image. Addressing a high-level meeting of the National Strategic Communications Committee (NSCC) at the…
UN Raises Alarm Over Possible Return to Full-Scale War in South Sudan
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1436 EAT on Friday 27 February 2026 A United Nations investigative body has warned that South Sudan risks “a return to full-scale war” unless urgent steps are taken to end entrenched impunity and widespread abuses amid escalating violence in the world’s youngest country. A report by the UN…
Algeria to Host Pope Leo XIV on Official Visit, Strengthening Vatican Ties
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) ALGIERS – Algeria has officially welcomed the announcement from the Vatican City State that His Holiness Pope Leo will undertake an official visit to the country at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Algerian authorities described the visit as a historic opportunity to reinforce the longstanding bonds of…
John Bunjo Asks Museveni to Prepare for Transition, Urges Ugandans to Refocus on Work, Avoid Mixing Business with Politics.
By. Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1550 on Thursday 26th February 2026 LUBAGA- Uganda: Pentecostal cleric Apostle John Bunjo has urged Ugandans to return their focus to work now that the country’s political season has subsided. Delivering a message to members of the Acrobatic Mission Fellowship (AMF) — a Kampala-based…
