Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 14011 EAT on Monday 10 November 2025 Climate-related disasters and conflict have forced millions from their homes worldwide, the United Nations has warned ahead of its annual climate conference. In a report released on Monday to coincide with the opening of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)…
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COP30 Summit Hears Pleas from Nations Hit Hard by Climate Change
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1353 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Leaders representing countries experiencing some of the most severe consequences of the global climate crisis — including hurricanes, floods, and other extreme weather events — have urged the United Nations climate conference in Brazil, COP30, to adopt stronger and more immediate…
Ukraine Claims Over 1,400 Africans Recruited to Fight for Russia
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1229 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that more than 1,400 people from 36 African nations are known to be fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, urging African governments to warn their citizens against joining a conflict where many…
UN Experts Praise Brazil’s Move to Block Weakened Environmental Licensing Rules
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1530 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 UN experts have welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to veto 63 articles of Brazil’s recently adopted environmental licensing law, describing it as a crucial step toward protecting environmental safeguards, human rights, and the climate. “These vetoes demonstrate Brazil’s…
Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…
Trump Backs Cuomo, Threatens Federal Funds if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1636 EAT on Tuesday 4 November 2025 NEW YORK | Hours before polls opened in the closely watched New York City mayoral election on Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo and suggested he could withhold federal funds if Democrat Zohran Mamdani were to win. Trump had first…
Algeria Highlights Legal Reforms to Attract Investment at G20 Parliamentary Summit
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1552 EAT on Monday 3 November 2025 ALGIERS, — Algeria has underlined its efforts to create a flexible legal framework to attract foreign investment in its mining sector, officials said following remarks by Salmi Lakhdar, a deputy in the People’s National Assembly, at the 4th session of the 11th…
Tehran Declares It Is ‘Not in a Hurry’ to Restart Nuclear Negotiations with Washington
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1458 on Monday 3 November 2025 Tehran, Iran — Iran is “not in a hurry” to resume nuclear talks with the United States, the country’s foreign minister told Al Jazeera in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains open to indirect negotiations with…
