ICC Set to Confirm Charges Against Joseph Kony in Absentia.

In a recent decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that it will proceed with a confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), even in his absence. Kony, who has evaded capture for years, has been one of the most wanted fugitives globally due to…

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Rwandan Beauty Queen Arrested for Drink-Driving and Unlicensed Driving.

In Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, Divine Muheto, the reigning Miss Rwanda, has been arrested following allegations of drink-driving and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence. Police confirmed that the beauty queen caused damage to public infrastructure and then reportedly fled the scene. The official statement did not clarify if anyone was injured during the…

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Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Increased Funding for UCDA.

The Premier (Katikkiro) of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has emphasized the need for the Ugandan government to provide additional funding to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), rather than prioritizing rationalization. Mayiga made this call during a recent address, stressing the importance of coffee production as a means to uplift the socioeconomic status…

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Malawian Opposition Leader Charged with Plot to Assassinate President.

In Malawi, Patricia Kaliati, a senior figure in the opposition UTM party, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. The 57-year-old politician, who currently serves as UTM’s secretary general, was detained last week under suspicion of “conspiring with others to commit a serious offence.” She made a court appearance on…

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US Election Outcome and What it Means for Ukraine, Gaza, and Global Conflicts.

As the world anticipates the outcome of next week’s US presidential election, questions loom about the future of American influence on the global stage. In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, the choice between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump will shape US foreign policy and its impact on major international conflicts in…

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Priest Further Remanded Over Taxman’s Murder After Prosecution No-Show.

In a continued court case, Reverend Father Dominic Alinga, accused of the murder of a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) employee, was further remanded following the failure of the prosecution to appear in court. On August 9, 2024, prison warders escorted Fr. Alinga to the Entebbe Chief Magistrates’ Court, where he was scheduled to hear an…

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