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Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

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…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Ugandans in the U.S. Face Uncertainty as Trump Signs Executive Order on Deportations

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 18:34 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 Minister Oryem Okello warned Ugandans in the U.S. to declare their wealth and assets. Ugandans, along with other foreign nationals living in the United States, have been under increasing pressure since last week after the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, signed an…

Khaby Lame Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 13:14 EAT Saturday 02 February 2025 Global content creator champions children’s rights following four-day visit to see UNICEF’s work in Senegal. DAKAR|HICGI – Global content creator Khaby Lame has been named UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador. The announcement was made at an event in Senegal, Lame’s birth country, following…

U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Title Decider Set

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 11:44 EAT Saturday 02 February 2025 The line-up for the final is set as both India and South Africa overcame their semi-final challenges with dominant wins. ICC-Cricket| HICGI – Bayuemas Oval is set to witness the highly anticipated final clash between the two unbeaten sides on 2 February…

The Scientific Debate: Is Aging a Disease?

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 05:44 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 A small but growing group of scientists is pushing to classify aging as a disease—but they face an uphill battle. (HICGI) – Advances in the biology of aging are reshaping the debate. Some scientists, doctors, and entrepreneurs argue that aging isn’t just…

South Africa and Rwanda Clash Over DR Congo Conflict

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 16:24 EAT Friday January 2025 South Africa and Rwanda’s already tense diplomatic relations have further deteriorated after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group of killing South African peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo. As the M23 rebels gained the upper hand on the battlefield, seizing most…

Update: Catherine Bamugemereire JSC rulling on Civilian trials under UPDF Tribunals!

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 14:05 EAT Friday 31 January 2025 Kampala – Justice Catherine Bamugemereire has, in her ruling, SUSPENDED all the proceedings ongoing in the General Court Martial after finding it inconsistent with the constitution. She has called for the amendment of the UPDF Act.She recommends that the arraignment of any…

Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Kampala, Uganda.

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, following verification from three National Reference Laboratories. This marks the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The index case, identified as a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital (NRH), sought treatment at multiple healthcare facilities…

Tragic Crash Involving US and Russian Figure Skaters Near Washington DC.

A devastating mid-air collision on Wednesday evening has left the figure skating community in shock, as a plane carrying multiple figure skaters and their families collided with a US Army helicopter above Washington DC. The tragic incident occurred just after 9:00 PM local time, when the plane, which was carrying 64 passengers and crew, crashed…