Anita Among Declares Unopposed Bid for Speaker of Parliament in 2026.

Wakiso, Uganda – The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among, has announced her intention to seek re-election for the speakership in the 2026–2031 term, stating that she will run unopposed. Among made the declaration while attending the annual general meeting of the Uganda District Councils’ Speakers Association (UDICOSA) in Wakiso District. She expressed confidence…

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President Museveni Appoints Flavia Zeija as Deputy Chief Justice.

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavia Zeija as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Richard Buteera, who is set to retire in April this year upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Justice Zeija has been serving as the Principal Judge and will now take on a higher role in…

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Ugandan Rugby Player Jailed for Rape in Cardiff.

A Ugandan rugby player who sought asylum in Wales has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for raping a woman in Cardiff. Philip Pariyo, 32, was found guilty of the offence in December 2024 after repeatedly denying the allegations. Cardiff Crown Court heard that he had developed a close friendship with…

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Trump Restates Plan for US Takeover of Gaza, Suggests Palestinian Resettlement.

Former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip, despite widespread rejection from Palestinian leaders and the international community. Writing on social media, Trump stated that Gaza “would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting,” a…

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AG Kiwanuka Makes Bold Statement on Government Electoral Reforms.

Kampala – February 5, 2025 Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has announced that prisoners who were previously being tried by the General Court Martial and other military courts will remain in detention until the government finalizes their case transfers to civilian courts. Speaking during a plenary session at Parliament yesterday, Mr. Kiwanuka explained that the government…

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M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire Amid Clashes in Eastern DR Congo.

The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire after two weeks of intense fighting with the Congolese army for control of the eastern city of Goma. The ceasefire announcement comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of…

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Billionaire Philanthropist and Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Dies at 88.

Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88, his charity, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), announced. According to the statement, he died peacefully in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family. Born in Switzerland, the Aga Khan held British citizenship and resided…

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Is Algeria the Defender of Africa’s Freedom?

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin & Anastasios Gordon Ssekandi – updated at 1429 on 05th February 2025 In 2014, at Kololo Airstrip during a Thanksgiving ceremony organized by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni posed a thought-provoking question: “Who is the defender of Africa’s freedom?” This came after a passionate speech in…

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