Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 12:16 EAT on Thursday August 21, 2025. The Government of Uganda has entered into a bilateral cooperation agreement with the United States of America to strengthen collaboration on migration and asylum-related matters. Under the new arrangement, Uganda will cooperate with the United States in examining protection requests from…
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Kremlin Downplays Zelensky Talks as Trump Claims Putin May Not Seek a Deal
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1247 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 The Kremlin has downplayed speculation of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for direct talks to end the war in Ukraine. Trump’s push for a…
Uganda’s Road Crisis Deepens: Mounting Dept and Struggling Businesses
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1221 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 On a sweltering afternoon in Najjera, the unfinished Kiwatule–Kira–Kiwogoma road paints a tale of contrasts — one of long-promised progress, and another of daily disruption. Vehicles inch over rough, uneven terrain as traders battle thick dust to protect their goods. Around them,…
NRM Drops Fiona Nakku from Youth MP Contest Citing Age Concerns
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1135 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified Fiona Nakku from the race for the party’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament (MP) flag bearer position, citing age ineligibility. According to the Commission, Nakku does not meet the age…
Zelensky Hails Significant white House Talks as Starmer Leads Ukraine Security Meeting
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1523 EAT on Tuesday 19 August 2025 A virtual meeting among members of the so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine appears to have concluded, with several participants sharing statements on social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his country “welcomes ongoing efforts towards…
Constitutional Court Rejects No-Falt Divorce Law
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Tuesday 19 August 2025 The Constitutional Court, in a 4-1 ruling, has upheld provisions of the Divorce Act requiring couples to state valid grounds before a marriage can be dissolved In the lead judgment, Justice Hellen Obura stated that allowing divorce without an inquiry into the…
Ruth Nankabirwa’s Political Journey: From Kiboga MP to Energy Minister
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1616 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 In our Senior Citizen Series today, We’re featuring Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (born 28 November 1965) is a Ugandan politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, a position she has held since 8 June 2021. Despite…
Museveni to Teso: Government Can not Compensate for War Losses
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has ruled out direct compensation for losses suffered during past insurgencies, stating that such restitution is neither feasible nor supported under international norms. Speaking during a meeting with leaders in Soroti City, President Yoweri Museveni likened the impact of…
