Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1213 EAT on Thursday 22 January 2026 Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy’s business in Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital, was thrown into disarray when the government implemented an internet shutdown during last week’s highly contested general election. “All withdrawals were disconnected,” Tracy tells the BBC, noting that she earns nearly all…
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AU Commission Chair Hails Algeria’s Successful Launch of Alsat-3A Satellite
By Kay-Lyne Wolfenden According to the AUC, Algeria’s progress in the space sector contributes meaningfully to Africa’s collective advancement and long-term technological independence. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria following the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, describing it…
ADHD Medication Use Soars in the UK, with Sharp Rise Among Adults and Children, Study Finds
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda and Erick Kikmeko at 1031 EAT on Thursday 2026 New research reveals a significant surge in ADHD drug use, particularly among women over the age of 25, with the UK reporting the highest increase in medication use for ADHD across Europe. The use of medication for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…
Hong Kong Kicks Off National Security Trial for Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0954 EAT on Thursday 22 January 2026 The trial of three prominent activists who organized Tiananmen Square massacre vigils has officially begun in Hong Kong. Chow Hang-tung, Albert Ho, and Lee Cheuk-yan, former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, are…
KCCA Co-Coach Ssenyondo Demands Better Performance After Police Defeat, Looks to Maroons Clash
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1650 EAT on Wednesday 21 January 2026 After a disappointing defeat to Police, KCCA co-coach Brian Ssenyondo has urged his players to bounce back ahead of their trip to Maroons on Wednesday. The Kasasiros’ loss saw them miss an opportunity to retain top spot, but they now have…
EU Chief Says Europe ‘Ready to Act with Urgency’ Over Greenland as Trump Prepares to Meet World Leaders
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1638 EAT On Wednesday 21 January 2026 Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former NATO Secretary-General and former Danish Prime Minister, says the era of appeasing President Trump “has ended,” and Europe can now expect a “firmer response.” In an interview with the BBC, Rasmussen stated that if Trump moves…
EuroGold Launches Main Offices in Dubai
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1332 EAT on Wednesday 21 January 2026 EuroGold Refinery Opens Main Offices in Dubai, Strengthening Global PresenceEuroGold Refinery has officially inaugurated its main offices in Dubai, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth strategy and its efforts to better serve its expanding international clientele. At the launch…
Japan to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Plant After 15 Years
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1226 EAT on Wednesday 21 January 2026 Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant, marking a return to nuclear energy more than 15 years after the Fukushima disaster triggered a nationwide reactor shutdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) said on Wednesday it was “proceeding with preparations”…
