Senior Citizen JB Walusimbi, Former Buganda Katikilo.

Senior Citizen John Baptist Walusimbi is a Ugandan politician and engineer who served as the Katikkiro of the Kingdom of Buganda from 2008 to 2013. Walusimbi was appointed as Katikkiro of Buganda on 1 January 2008 and served in this capacity until 2013. He was considered relatively moderate and apolitical compared to the Katikkiro Muliika….

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Uganda Government Bans Stage Plays, Public Entertainment Without UCC Approval.

Kampala, Uganda – The Ugandan government has introduced new restrictions on stage plays and public entertainment, requiring prior approval from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) before any performance can take place. The directive affects various forms of entertainment, including stage plays, concerts, comedy shows, puppet performances, dance exhibitions, and picture or art exhibitions. This move…

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U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Minister and M23 Spokesman Over DRC Conflict.

       The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, Gen (rtd) James Kabarebe, and M23 rebel group spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka over their alleged involvement in human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a statement from the U.S. State Department, the sanctions come in response…

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South Africa Opens G20 Talks as US Officials Snub Meeting.

South Africa has officially opened the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, with President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and adherence to international law in addressing global crises. His remarks come amid increasing tension between South Africa and the United States, as key American officials have chosen to boycott the discussions. US Secretary of State…

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Museveni Summons NRM MPs Over UPDF Act Amendment.

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has summoned Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The move comes in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified certain provisions of the law, deeming them unconstitutional. Sources indicate that the…

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Uganda Discharges Ebola Patients Amid Ongoing Outbreak.

        Ugandan health officials have discharged eight patients who recovered from the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus after testing negative twice. This marks a significant development in the country’s fight against the deadly disease, which was first reported last month. Since the outbreak began, the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) has claimed one life…

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