No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Marks Unsuccessful First Day of Conclave

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 22:30 EAT Wednesday 07 May 2025 Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 21:00, signaling that no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave. This followed the traditional closing of the chapel doors with the Latin phrase “Extra omnes” — “Everyone out.” The conclave…

Nalukoola Triumphs in a Fierce Battle for Kawempe North Constituency.

By Gordon Anastasio Ssekandi BREAKING- Ugandan Lawyer Nalukoola Elias Luyimbazi, flag bearer for @NUP_Ug  has been declared winner of Kawempe North Constituency following a bloody election. Kawempe North ByElections Full Results: ✅ Erias Nalukoola (NUP): 17,764✅ Faridah Nambi (NRM): 8,586✅ Muhammed Lusswa Luwemba: 240✅ Sadat Mukiibi aka Khalifah Aganaga (FDC): 239✅ Hanifah Karadi: 381✅ Henry…

Four female Israeli soldiers held in Gaza have been released by Hamas

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 12:48 EAT Saturday, 25 Jan 2025 Hamas has handed over four female Israeli soldiers held in Gaza to the Red Cross. Palestine Square – According to local media, the release is part of the second prisoner swap under a Gaza ceasefire agreement, which will also see the release of…