By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1540 EAT on 11th October 2025 KAMPALA, UGANDA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday officially closed the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, urging young people from Africa and the Arab world to embrace ideology, unity, and innovation as key drivers…
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Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…
World Leaders Renew Calls for Sahrawi People’s Right to Self-Determination at UNGA
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) updated at 1631 EAT on Tuesday 30th Sep 2025 NEW YORK (United Nations) – The struggle of the Sahrawi people for freedom and independence once again took center stage at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, as several heads of state reaffirmed their unwavering support…
U.S. Enforces New Visa Rule: Applicants Must Interview in Country of Residence or Nationality
By Peter Omopo The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy, requiring applicants to attend interviews strictly at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or legal residence. The directive, issued by the U.S. Department of State on Saturday, September 6, 2025, took immediate effect and overrides all…
Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk as World’s Richest Person
By Danielle Kaye & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin , L.H.D , (Hon.) Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest individual, with Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison claiming the top spot, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Ellison’s fortune surged to $393 billion (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk’s $385 billion (£284bn). The shift was…
Algeria Donates 50 Billion to Expand Uganda’s Katakwi General Hospital.
Updated by Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 2341 EAT on Monday 08th September 2025 ALGIERS- High Expectations as Uganda and Algeria Sign Agreement to Expand Katakwi General Hospital Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Government of Uganda and the Government of Algeria to…
Kenya and Uganda Deepen Ties as Presidents Ruto and Museveni Sign Eight New Bilateral Agreements
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ: OFFICIAL VISIT OF H.E. YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, TO THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA (30–31 JULY 2025) At the invitation of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, His…
Video- Inside the Walls of Peace: A High-Level Meeting for the Democratic Republic of Congo
By Sida Fikerte Ayele Nineteen Foreign Ministers and Diplomats convened in Kampala to explore pathways to lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. HICGI News Agency’s Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.), was among a select group of journalists granted exclusive access. Here is his inside report from the closed-door session.
