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…
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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,…
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan Secures Disputed Second Term Amid Bloodshed and Repression
HICGI NEWS AGENCY By Dr. @Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Updated at 1249 EAT on November 1, 2025 Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of a highly disputed election, handing her a second term in office with an overwhelming 98 percent of the vote….
Rwanda Hosts 21st CAADP Partnership Platform and 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1340 EATon Thursday 30th October 2025 Kigali, Rwanda — The 21st Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform and the 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) officially opened on Wednesday at the Kigali Convention Center, bringing together ministers, policymakers, development…
Ugandan Shilling Strengthens, Outperforms East African Currencies Against the Dollar
Uganda has made economic history with the Uganda Shilling emerging as East Africa’s best-performing currency, outpacing the Kenyan Shilling, Rwandan Franc, and Tanzanian Shilling against the US dollar. The Shilling’s remarkable strength has drawn the attention of investors, economists, and the public, all keen to understand the factors behind its resilience. Analysts attribute the currency’s…
VP Alupo, Algerian Ambassador Pre-Launch Expansion of Katakwi General Hospital
By John Okello Lapok & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) KATAKWI, UGANDA — Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi District following the pre-launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of Katakwi General Hospital in Eastern Uganda — a project expected to transform healthcare delivery in the region. The colorful ceremony was presided over by…
Farewell to Raila Odinga, A Symbol of Perseverance and Political Courage
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Africa’s political icon, Raila Odinga.Raila’s persistence and resilience in Kenya’s political landscape have inspired generations across the continent. His unwavering dedication to democracy, justice, and the people of Kenya will be remembered for years to come. When one embarks on a noble cause, they must never give up…
VIDEO- Sudan is Destroyed because of Politics of Identity- Museveni
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon) Speaking at the Afro-Arab Congress in Munyonyo, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni described Africa as “underpopulated,” noting that its 1.5 billion people remain a small share of the world’s seven billion. Museveni cautioned against what he termed the “politics of identity,” rooted in divisions of tribe…
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