Updated at 0700 on Monday 25th April 2022 Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame arrived in Uganda Sunday, making his first visit to the country in four years as the relationship between the two East African nations improves following long-simmering tensions. Public broadcaster Rwanda Broadcasting Agency said Kagame had arrived in Kampala to meet his Ugandan counterpart…
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Russia Captures British Fighters in Ukraine
Two British men captured by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine are being “taken care of”, Russia has said. Aiden Aslin, 28, and Shaun Pinner, 48, were captured last week while defending the south-eastern city of Mariupol. In footage shown on Russian state TV, both appeared to have facial bruising, prompting their families to call…
President Zelenskyy warns of Donbas attacks
Focus on east as Ukraine says Russia has handed over control of Chernobyl nuclear plant and ‘moved convoys of troops’. By Ali Harb and Kate Mayberry Updated at 0742 on Fri 1st April 22 US says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand that foreign buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles is a sign of “desperation”….
“Arrest Kakwenza” Buganda road Court orders police
Updated by Kafeero Twaha – Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Buganda Road court has issued an arrest warrant for author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija over absconding. Kakwenza Four sureties have also been summoned to appear on April 11, 2022, and explain where he is or pay UGx 10 million each was bonded .
Uganda Jailed Legislators express bid for Speakership post.
Updated by Kafeero Twaha While appearing in court this morning, jailed legislators. Allan Ssewanyana and Ssegirinya Muhammad fronted their bid for the speakership Ssewanyana expressed interest in becoming the speaker while Ssegirinya wants the Deputy speaker position should it fall vacant . The legislators who have been further remanded say the election of the speakership…
War in Ukraine: Russian forces accused of abducting second mayor
Updated at 1634 EAT on Sunday 13 March 2022 Edited By KIGGWE MOSES Ukraine’s government has accused the Russian military of abducting another mayor in an area that it has captured. Yevhen Matveyev was seized in the southern town of Dniprorudne, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted, accusing Russia of “terror” tactics. Earlier, Russia installed…
I am Retiring- Muhoozi’s Twitter Account
Updated at 1512 EAT on Tue 08th March 2022 HICGI News Agency “After 28 years of service in my glorious military, the greatest military in the world, I am happy to announce my retirement. Me and my soldiers have achieved so much! I have only love and respect for all those great men and women…
‘Turn the clock forward on women’s rights’: UN Boss’s International Women’s Day message
International Women’s Day is powered by the collective efforts of all Updated at 0731 EAT on Tuesday 08th March 2022 Hi Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to…
