Uganda: 15 Million Worshippers Expected at New Year’s Eve Prayers

Uganda Braces for Massive New Year’s Eve Prayer Turnout Uganda is expected to witness an overwhelming nationwide turnout of an estimated 15 million worshippers attending New Year’s Eve prayer services across the country. Churches, cathedrals, mosques, and open-air prayer grounds are preparing to usher in the New Year with thanksgiving, reflection, and intercession.Reporting from Naguru,…

Uganda Opens International Buyers’ Week as President Museveni Calls for Stronger Global Trade Partnerships

By  Eric Kikomeko – Updated at 1228 EAT on Thursday 27th November 2025 Uganda has officially opened the International Buyers’ Week, held under the theme “Meet, Connect, Trade,” bringing together business delegations from Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States to explore new trade and investment opportunities. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was represented by Vice…

Algeria to Host High-Level Continental Talks on Colonial Crimes and Reparations

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 2325 on Monday 17th Nov 2025 African leaders, jurists, and experts will gather in Algiers from 30 November to 1 December to advance a unified continental agenda on historical justice, restitution, and reparations. ALGIERS— Algeria is set to host a major continental gathering, the International Conference…

Virginie Leroy Assumes Office as New French Ambassador to Uganda

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) The Government of France recently appointed H.E. Virginie Leroy as the new Ambassador of France to the Republic of Uganda, succeeding H.E. Xavier Sticker, who recently completed his diplomatic tour of duty in Kampala. Ambassador Leroy officially presented her credentials to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House…

Algeria Marks Revolution Day, Commemorating the 1954 War of Independence

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 1525 EAT on Monday 3rd November 2025 Kampala, Uganda — Algeria is commemorating Revolution Day, the country’s national holiday that marks the beginning of its historic war of independence against French colonial rule. The day, celebrated every November 1, remains a powerful symbol of national unity,…