Trump Restates Plan for US Takeover of Gaza, Suggests Palestinian Resettlement.

Former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip, despite widespread rejection from Palestinian leaders and the international community. Writing on social media, Trump stated that Gaza “would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting,” a…

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AG Kiwanuka Makes Bold Statement on Government Electoral Reforms.

Kampala – February 5, 2025 Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has announced that prisoners who were previously being tried by the General Court Martial and other military courts will remain in detention until the government finalizes their case transfers to civilian courts. Speaking during a plenary session at Parliament yesterday, Mr. Kiwanuka explained that the government…

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M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire Amid Clashes in Eastern DR Congo.

The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire after two weeks of intense fighting with the Congolese army for control of the eastern city of Goma. The ceasefire announcement comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of…

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Billionaire Philanthropist and Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Dies at 88.

Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88, his charity, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), announced. According to the statement, he died peacefully in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family. Born in Switzerland, the Aga Khan held British citizenship and resided…

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Is Algeria the Defender of Africa’s Freedom?

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin & Anastasios Gordon Ssekandi – updated at 1429 on 05th February 2025 In 2014, at Kololo Airstrip during a Thanksgiving ceremony organized by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni posed a thought-provoking question: “Who is the defender of Africa’s freedom?” This came after a passionate speech in…

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Nine Government Officials Arrested Over Bank of Uganda Heist.

Police have arrested nine high-ranking government officials, including top personnel from the Ministry of Finance, in connection with the infamous Bank of Uganda heist. The suspects were named as part of an ongoing investigation into the fraudulent diversion of millions of dollars meant for international development aid. The case revolves around a payment of $6.134…

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Uganda Deploys 1,000 More Soldiers to Eastern Congo Amid M23 Conflict.

Kampala, Uganda – Uganda has deployed an additional 1,000 soldiers to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the area where the Congolese army is engaged in heavy fighting with M23 rebels, according to diplomatic and United Nations sources. The troops, part of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were officially sent to Congo under…

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Tragic School Shooting in Örebro, Sweden left 10 Dead.

A deadly shooting at a school campus in Örebro, Sweden, has left around 10 people dead. Authorities are investigating the incident, and emergency services are on-site. More details to follow.            In a devastating turn of events, Swedish police have confirmed that approximately ten people have been killed in a shooting at a school campus…

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