HICGI News Agency

Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Israeli Troops Blow Up Buildings Near Historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1216 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Israeli forces have carried out a series of powerful explosions near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle as they continue to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement. In a joint statement issued on Friday, Israeli Prime…

US Carries Out ‘Heavy’ Strikes on Iran Following Attempted Attack on American Forces

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 US Central Command (Centcom) said it had struck “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets after Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan and against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that three people, including…

Election-Related Unrest in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Leaves 30 Dead, Protesters Claim

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 Watchdogs have raised concerns over reports of deadly clashes during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where a banned activist group boycotted the vote and organised protests. The clashes between police and protesters earlier this week left more than 30 people dead,…

EC Orders Fresh LC I Polls in Over 1,100 Villages After Election Disruptions

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1154 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 The Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) has announced fresh polling in 1,135 villages across the country after violence, destruction of election materials and disputes over voters’ registers disrupted the long-awaited Local Council I (LC I) elections held on Tuesday. Speaking to…

‘Unresponsive’ Besigye Rushed to ICU After Collapsing in Court

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1138 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 Opposition politician and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital after collapsing during court proceedings on Wednesday. According to reports, Besigye was transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital at…

New Media Restrictions Imposed as Besigye Trial Returns to Court

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1209 EAT on Wednesday 29 July 2026 The Judiciary has introduced stricter guidelines on media coverage and public access to the trial of Col Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola at the Criminal Division of the High Court. The Judiciary said the measures are…

Saudi Arabia Supports US Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1159 EAT on Wednesday 29 July 2026 US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes targeted “Iran-aligned terrorists” who it accused of being directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attack US forces and Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure. Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a state-backed paramilitary group…

Jayden Seales Claims Five Wickets as West Indies Defeat Pakistan in First Test

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1147 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2026 Fast bowler Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul to lead the West Indies to a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test match in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. After securing a narrow 29-run first-innings lead, the West Indies were…