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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,…

WWE: Roman Reigns Announced as the ‘WWE 2K25’ Cover Star with Exclusive Bloodline Edition

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 07:42 EAT Tuesday 28 January 2025 The WWE Universe is buzzing with excitement as Roman Reigns, the dominant and charismatic leader of The Bloodline, has been officially unveiled as the cover star for WWE 2K25. This marks another milestone for “The Tribal Chief,” whose influence has redefined modern…

Kenyan President Calls Urgent East African Summit as Congo Conflict Escalates.

In response to the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), President William Ruto of Kenya, who is the current chair of the East African Community (EAC), has called for an urgent summit to address the escalating conflict. The move comes as tensions between the M23 rebels and the Armed Forces…

Nearly 1,000 Immigration Arrests as Trump’s Deportation Promise Intensifies.

Nearly 1,000 arrests were made in a single day as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. The crackdown took place on Sunday, with ICE focusing its efforts on several key locations, including the sanctuary city of Chicago, as well as areas…

Colombian President Capitulates to Trump’s Pressure, Offers Presidential Plane for Deportations

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 14:00 EAT Monday 27 Jan 2025. (HICGI) – Under intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Colombian leader swiftly reversed his stance and agreed to a controversial proposal. The move includes offering Colombia’s presidential plane to facilitate the deportation of migrants back to their home countries, a…

INTERVIEW: Mahlaba Ali Mamba, Kingdom of Eswatini Ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union Speaks HICGI News Agency.

H. E Mahlaba Ali Mamba, Kingdom of Eswatini Ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union Speaks HICGI News Agency’s Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin. Click here to watch

Lightning Strike Leaves 12 Kirinya Prison Inmates Hospitalized.

On January 26, 2025, a sudden lightning strike at Kirinya Prison left 12 inmates hospitalized, with three of them suffering from serious burns. The incident occurred while the prisoners were attending general Sunday prayers at the facility. According to reliable sources, the lightning struck as the inmates gathered for their regular religious service, causing…

Congo Rebels Close In on Eastern City of Goma, Forcing Thousands to Flee.

The M23 rebel group has intensified its advance on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), creating widespread panic and forcing over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The insurgents have made significant progress in recent days, with heavy fighting erupting on Thursday in Sake, a town just 20 kilometers from Goma, the region’s…

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Colombia Following Denial of Deportation Flights.

US President Donald Trump has announced a decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Colombia, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry to two US military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump stated that the tariffs would be implemented “immediately,” with plans to escalate them to 50% in…