Nigeria and Kenya Among Countries Facing HIV Drug Shortages,WHO.

      Eight countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Lesotho, are facing a potential shortage of HIV drugs, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported.     The warning comes after the United States decided to pause foreign aid, a move that could severely disrupt HIV treatment programs in these nations. The decision was made in January following…

Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Collapses.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which had lasted for just two months, has been decisively broken. Overnight, Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza, signaling a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attacks have reignited fears of further bloodshed and devastation in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes were necessary due…

Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault

Updated by Faith Barbara.N.Ruhinda at 10:52 EAT on Tuesday 18th March 2025 A group of scientists due to work together for months at a remote Antarctic research station has been rocked after a member of the team was accused of assault. About 10 researchers typically stay at the South African-run base, which sits about 170km…

State Drops Charges Against Deceased Kawempe North MP Ssegirinya.

The International Crimes Division of the High Court has officially withdrawn all charges against the late Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya. Ssegirinya, who had spent most of his time in prison and hospital due to legal battles, was accused of orchestrating the Masaka machete attacks that resulted in the deaths of 26 people. Ssegirinya’s legal…

Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Over Alleged ‘Neo-Colonial Delusions.

Rwanda has announced a complete severance of diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing the European nation of persistently undermining its sovereignty and interfering in regional affairs. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Rwanda and Belgium over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Rwandan government issued a formal statement on Monday,…

Newcastle Truimph over Liverpool in the carabao Cup final at Wembly.

Updated by Faith Barbara.N. Ruhinda at 8:20 EAT on Monday 17th March 2025 The tears flowed and the joy was unconfined as Newcastle United finally exorcised the ghosts of 56 years of failure on a Wembley stage that has haunted them most. When referee John Brooks sounded the final whistle to confirm their 2-1 Carabao…

Russian official Says peace deal must exclude Ukraine from Nato.

Updated by Faith Barbara.N.Ruhinda at 7:53 EAT Monday 17th March 2025 Russia will seek guarantees that Nato will exclude Ukraine from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral in any peace deal, a Russian deputy foreign minister said. “We will demand that ironclad security guarantees become part of this agreement,” Alexander Grushko told Russian media…