China’s Xi stands with Putin at Russia’s Victory Day parade

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1156 EAT on Friday 9 May 2025 Vladimir Putin has led Russia’s Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square and heightened security after days of Ukrainian strikes targeting the capital. China’s Xi Jinping joined Putin as he told thousands of soldiers and more than 20 international…

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Video: ECOSOC Youth Forum in Uganda on “Unlocking Alternative Financing and Capital Raising Mechanisms for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.”

On 17th April, the the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum powered a high-level Side Event at the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda, focusing on “Unlocking Alternative Financing and Capital Raising Mechanisms for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.” The Side Event was a collaborative initiative organized by ECOSOC in…

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United Nations in Uganda Releases Bulletin Highlighting “The Silent Crisis: Funding Shortages Deepen Malnutrition among Uganda’s Refugees.”

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin United Nations in Uganda has released its monthly news Bulletin for the month of March & April 2025 entitled “The Silent Crisis: Funding Shortages Deepen Malnutrition among Uganda’s Refugees. Written by Didas Kisembo, World Food Programme (WFP); Isaac Kabazzi,United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); and Edmond Mwebembezi, United Nations Children’s…

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Trump Hails “Incredible Day for America” as He Unveils New UK Trade Deal

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 00:36 EAT Friday 09 May 2025 UK Prime Minister Starmer says deal will ‘boost trade’ and ‘create jobs’ President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, calling it “an incredible day for America.” Speaking from the White House, Trump said, “Today’s agreement with…

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India and Pakistan blame each other for escalating military tensions

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2119 EAT on Thursday 8 May 2025 Pakistan’s allies have advised the country to demonstrate restraint, the minister said. He added that his country was restraining itself but had reached a point where there’s no breakthrough. Asif said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken to the…

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New Pope Robert Prevost to be known as Pope Leo

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2103 EAT on Thursday 8 May 2025 Tge new pope has just addressed the square here in confident Italian, switching to Spanish briefly at the end when thanking his former diocese in Peru. “I would like this greeting of peace to reach all your hearts and families… and…

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Congratulations to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV

(formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States), elected as the 267th Supreme Pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica and now spiritual … Congratulations to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV