Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0800 EAT on Friday 1 August 2025 Brazil initially appeared to have escaped major impact from Washington’s latest trade moves, facing only a modest 10% U.S. tariff. But that changed this week when former President Donald Trump raised the tariff on Latin America’s largest economy to 50%. Unlike…
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Who is Abed Bwanika? Inside the Life of Uganda’s Opposition MP and Party Leader
Updated by Faith Barbara Ruhinda at 0730 EAT on Friday 1 August 2025 In our Special Series, Senior Citizens, today we profile Dr. Abed Bwanika (born August 1, 1967) is a Ugandan veterinarian, pastor, and politician. He currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Kimanya-Kabonera Constituency. Bwanika is the president of the People’s Development…
Uganda, Algeria Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties Ahead of TICAD 2025
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1649 EAT on Wednesday 30th July 2025 Kampala, Uganda – The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mourad Amokrane, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda,…
Kenya and Uganda Deepen Ties as Presidents Ruto and Museveni Sign Eight New Bilateral Agreements
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ: OFFICIAL VISIT OF H.E. YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, TO THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA (30–31 JULY 2025) At the invitation of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, His…
Ukrainian Parliament Reinstates Anti-Corruption Agencies Following
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1424 EAT on Thursday 31 July 2025 Ukraine’s Parliament Votes Unanimously to Restore Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies Ukraine’s parliament has voted to restore the independence of two key anti-corruption agencies, taking a major step to defuse the country’s most serious political crisis since Russia’s full-scale invasion. In a…
Canada Signals Intent to Recognise Palestine State, Following France and UK
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0945 EAT on Thursday 31 July 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September, making it the third G7 country in recent days to signal such a move. Carney said the decision will be contingent on democratic reforms, including…
TickToker Remanded to Luzira Prison Over Defamatory Remarks Against ESO chief
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0926 EAT on Thursday 31 July 2025 A 32-year-old TikToker has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of allegedly publishing defamatory content against Ambassador Joseph Ocwet, the head of Uganda’s External Security Organisation (ESO). The accused, Benson Muyingo, popularly known online as Benson Pro UG, appeared on…
Man Manchester United Shaw Support Amorim’s Stand on ‘Toxic’ Dressing Room Culture
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1800 EAT on Wednesday 30 July 2025 Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has backed manager Ruben Amorim’s tough stance on improving dressing room standards, admitting the atmosphere at the club had become “quite toxic” at times. Amorim, who took charge of a struggling United side in November, has…
