Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1039 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Bangladesh’s parliament has rolled back several reforms introduced in the wake of the 2024 student-led uprising, measures that had been aimed at strengthening accountability within government and the security forces. The move has raised concerns that the country may be retreating…
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Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports in Major Policy Shift
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1112 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 Japan has moved to ease longstanding restrictions on arms exports, with the cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approving the export of lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a notable departure from the country’s post-war pacifist policy framework. Announcing the decision…
High Court Rules Against King Ceasor University Graduate in Internship Dispute
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1020 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Gavin Mukalazi, a medical graduate of King Ceasor University, who had sued the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) after being denied deployment for internship. Mukalazi, who graduated with a Bachelor…
SFC Launches Barracks Greening Campaign.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) At the Special Forces Training School, Fort Samora Machel in Kaweweta, the Special Forces Command (SFC) has launched a tree-planting initiative to green its barracks and support environmental protection efforts. Speaking at the event, Lt Col Edison Beyendera, Commandant of the training school, emphasized that environmental conservation is…
3rd WCH Emergency Summit Issues Global Call to End Israel–Iran Conflict Now.
HICGI News Agency- Updated at 1237 EAT on Tuesday 21st April 2026 DOHA, QATAR / LAS VEGAS, USA – Amidst rising regional tensions and the fragile state of global stability, Her Highness Queen Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura (Queen Maria), Founder and President of We Care for Humanity (WCH), convened the 3rd Emergency Online…
India’s multibillion-dollar metro boom struggles to attract commuters
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1407 EAT on Monday 20 April 2026 On de-boarding, the final station had the appearance of a desolate, Soviet-era structure rather than a bustling transport hub in a city where commuters typically jostle for space. The Aqua Line, Mumbai’s new fully underground metro, connects the old business district…
US seizes Iranian vessel Touska amid ongoing mediation efforts
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Monday 20 April 2026 The United States military seized an Iranian container ship near the Gulf in the early hours of Monday, escalating tensions just hours before Washington is due to dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the conflict. US Central Command…
END OF Pope Leo XIV’S Visit to Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Bids Farewell to the Sovereign Pontiff.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Highlights of a Historic Visit Pope Leo XIV has concluded his three-day official visit to Algeria, marking a historic first in relations between the Algerian State and the Holy See. Widely regarded as a success, the visit carried significant political, religious, and geopolitical weight. Reflecting on…
