HICGI News Agency

Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Mass Arrests in France as ‘Block Everything’ Protests Disrupt Nationwide

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1350 EAT on Wednesday 10 September 2025 Hundreds have been arrested in France as left-wing activists launched nationwide protests under the slogan “Block Everything,” bringing parts of the country to a standstill. The demonstrations, which erupted early in the day, saw protesters setting fire to rubbish bins and…

From Uganda to the World: Magoola Wins Prestigious Global Science Award

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1332 EAT on Wednesday 10 September 2025 “In suburban Toronto last month, the Unifor Local Hall erupted in applause as Ugandan scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Matthias Magoola took the stage to receive a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.” For Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder of Dei Biopharma Ltd., the honor…

Seven Vehicles Destroyed in Ntinda Garage Fire

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 At least seven vehicles were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon following a blaze at Efforts Garage in Ntinda, a suburb of Kampala. The blaze broke out at around 1:00 p.m. while mechanics were servicing vehicles—including police patrol cars and private…

U.S. Steel to Shut Down Illinois Mill, but Trump-Era Deal Delays Worker Layoffs

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1309 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 U.S. Steel to Halt Production at Illinois Mill, but Jobs Temporarily Protected Under Trump-Era Deal U.S. Steel is set to halt production at one of its Illinois mills this November, but hundreds of workers will retain their jobs—for now—due to an…

Tensions Rise as Israel Intensifies Raids Following Deadly Jerusalem Attack

Updated at by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1218 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 Israeli forces have launched a series of raids on towns and villages in the occupied West Bank, following a deadly shooting at a bus stop in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday that left six people dead. The attack, carried out…

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…

Trump Tariffs Face Potential Rollback; Supreme Court Decision Could Trigger Refunds, Bessent Warns

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1358 EAT on Monday 8 September 2025 The U.S. Treasury Department will issue tariff rebates if the Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling that found former President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in imposing “reciprocal” tariffs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. “We would have to…

Typhoon Tapah Slams into China, Triggers Evacuations and Shutdowns Across Region

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1330 EAT on Monday 8 September 2025 Tens of Thousands Evacuated as Typhoon Tapah Makes Landfall in Southern ChinaFlights Disrupted, Schools Closed Amid Powerful Winds and Torrential Rain Typhoon Tapah made landfall on Monday morning in the city of Taishan, Guangdong province, forcing the evacuation of tens of…