By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1042 EAT on Tuesday 13 January 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays to allow Ugandans to participate fully in the country’s forthcoming general elections. The declaration, announced through an official government notice, is aimed at giving voters sufficient time to travel to their…
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UNICEF Launches Data-Driven Aid for Sudan’s Children Amid Growing Crisis, 1,000 Days Late
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda and Erick Kikomeko at 1134 EAT on Monday 12 January 2026 One thousand days into Sudan conflict, children bear the brunt as UNICEF scales up lifelines One thousand days into Sudan’s brutal conflict, children continue to pay the highest price—and the world is falling dangerously behind. Since fighting erupted…
Uganda’s 2026 Elections: Stability at the Top, Uncertainty in the Succession
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1522 EAT on Saturday 10 January 2026 On the eve of Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, few observers doubted the likely outcome. Regardless of the ballots, Yoweri Museveni was almost certain to be declared the winner. A climate of repression, routine state violence, allegations of vote manipulation, and an unprecedented…
Sudan Takes Peace Plan to UN Security Council After Kampala Talks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1307 EAT on Friday 9 January 2026 Standing before the United Nations Security Council in New York, Sudan’s Prime Minister, Dr. Kamil El-Tayeb Idris, delivered a stark and deliberate message. Sudan, he said, had reached a critical juncture where action mattered more than rhetoric, warning that delays would…
Electoral Body Announces Issuance of Voter Location Slips for 2026 Polls
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1912 EAT on Thursday 8 January 2026 In preparation for the 2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission has begun issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to registered voters nationwide. The slips are intended to help voters easily identify and locate their designated polling stations on election day. The issuance exercise…
AFCON farewell for DR Congo superfan Mboladinga ‘Lumumba Vea’, hailed a hero
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1746 EAT on Thursday 8 January 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo have exited the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 following a heartbreaking extra-time defeat to Algeria, but their most famous supporter has left a lasting impression on fans and players alike. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga —…
Ugandan Environmentalists Push for Community Control Over Lakes
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Environmental and climate justice groups have called on the Ugandan government to ensure that newly proposed lake landing site committees are genuinely community-led, transparent, and accountable. They warned that cosmetic reforms would not address long-standing abuses faced by fishing communities. The…
Uganda Government Dismisses Claims of Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1053 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Ugandan authorities have denied reports that they plan to shut down internet access during next week’s general election. The country’s main opposition candidate last week renewed claims that the government intended to block the internet to prevent his supporters from mobilising and…
