Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1302 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 *Singer Mikie Wine has addressed growing speculation surrounding his latest track, “Zuena,” a remake of Ragga Dee’s popular hit “Oyagala Cash.” The song tells the story of a woman named Zuena who breaks the artist’s heart, choosing money and fame over…
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Ugandan Shillings Hits Record High, Emerges as one of Africa’s Strongest Currencies
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1209 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) has solidified its status as one of Africa’s most resilient currencies, appreciating by 1.3% against the US dollar in June 2025 and sustaining its strength into July. This strong performance underscores Uganda’s sound economic fundamentals, driven by…
United Nations in Uganda Bulletin May – June 2025
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Sida Fikerte Ayele The UN system in Uganda is comprised of 29 UN entities together implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021 -2025 supporting Uganda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication Sub-group in collaboration…
Syrian Leader Pledges Protection for Druze Amid Sectarian Clashes and Israel Strikes
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1351 EAT on Thursday 17 July 2025 Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared it a “priority” to protect the country’s Druze population, following Israeli air strikes targeting government forces accused of attacking Druze communities in Suweida province. In his first televised address since the strikes on Damascus…
Trump Urges Attorney General to Release Any ‘Credible’ information on Epstein
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1456 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces rare criticism from within his political base for appearing to distance himself from the…
UBOS Distributes Tablets to Support Real-Time Census Data Updates
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1425 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Ordinarily, Uganda holds a National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) once every 10 years. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is taking steps to ensure that population data remains current in the interim. In a forward-looking move, UBOS has begun…
Faith-Based Solutions Discussed by Kayanja, Tshisekedi to Address Conflict and Poverty in the Great Lakes
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1356 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Kinshasa – On Monday, Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo hosted a delegation of religious leaders, including Ugandan evangelist Dr. Robert Kayanja and Archbishop Evariste Ejiba Yamapia, head of the Church of Awakening in Congo (ERC), for a high-level dialogue focused on…
“Polisario Isn’t Terrorist and U.S. Should Back Referendum” Former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton.
In an article published by The Washington Times, former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton debunked Moroccan propaganda targeting the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi people’s struggle for independence. He rejected accusations spread by Morocco’s lobbyists in Washington, emphasizing that the Polisario has never embraced extremist ideologies, even during difficult times. Bolton,…
