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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,…

G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’. Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also stressing the need for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and taxing the ultrarich. The economic forum met in…

Shoe Hawker Remanded Over ‘Demeaning’ Remarks About Museveni, Muhoozi, and Anita Among.

Juma Musuuza, a 27-year-old shoe hawker, was remanded to prison by the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court after being charged with demeaning high-ranking Ugandan officials, including President Yoweri Museveni, his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Musuuza, who is also known by his alias Madubarah, appeared before Chief Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis,…

Ugandan TikToker Sentenced to 32 Months in Jail for Insulting President Museveni.

A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, known for his comedic videos on TikTok, was found guilty of four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. The charges stemmed from a video he posted, in which he mockingly…

Russia Warns of Response if Ukraine Uses US Long-Range Missiles to Strike Its Territory.

Russia has issued a stark warning, vowing to take “appropriate” action if Ukraine employs US-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory. The Kremlin’s threat follows a statement by US officials confirming that President Joe Biden has approved the use of these advanced weapons by Ukraine, a move that could escalate the ongoing conflict in the…

We can’t Leave without a Deal – Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price- UN’s António Guterres & Simon Siell.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin updated at 0151 EAT on Monday 18th Nov 2024 BAKU – AZERBAIJAN Strong staments were delivered recently from UN Chief addressing delegates at Olympic Stadium in Baku Azerbaijan where COP 29 is happening. “We can’t Leave without a Deal.”“Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price.”“The Deal is a Must.”“Climate…

Steering Parliament, The Fairness of Uganda’s Speakers of Parliament Under Scrutiny.

The role of Speaker of Parliament in Uganda has long been central to the country’s democratic processes. However, recent events and critiques have cast doubt on the fairness and independence of the individuals who have occupied this pivotal position. Former Speakers Edward Ssekandi and Rebecca Kadaga, along with the current Speaker Anita Among, have come…

Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.

In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…

Hezbollah Media Chief Killed in Israeli Strike in Beirut.

Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, has been confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike that targeted central Beirut on Sunday. The attack struck the headquarters of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath party, located in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighborhood, a central area of the capital. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the…