UK agrees to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The deal includes the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, which is used by the United States as a military base. The United Kingdom has announced it is giving up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that will secure the future of a key US military base on the atoll of Diego…

International Civil Aviation Organization launches first-ever public art exhibition at its Montreal Headquarters Museum

By Susan Namayanja MONTREAL, CANADA  The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Consulate General in Montreal and Permanent Mission to ICAO of the Republic of Korea will jointly inaugurate “Somewhere Out There,” ICAO’s first-ever public art exhibition, on 1 October 2024. This landmark exhibition, hosted at ICAO’s newly re-opened Museum at its Montreal Headquarters,…

US Imposes Travel Ban on Four Ugandan Police Officers for Human Rights Abuses.

In a significant move, the United States has imposed travel sanctions on four senior Ugandan police officers due to their involvement in serious human rights violations. The officers—Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdan Twesigye—have been implicated in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment. Among their documented abuses is their role in…

Outrage in South Africa Over Alleged Murders Linked to Farmer.

A chilling case in South Africa has sparked widespread outrage after two black women were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers. The victims, Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were reportedly searching for food on a farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province when they met…

Uganda Receives First Batch of Pipes for East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

On Monday, Uganda marked a significant milestone in its crude oil development journey with the arrival of the first batch of coated line pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This delivery, which was made to the main camp and pipe yard located in Kyotera District, highlights the project developers’ commitment to expedite…

Kenyan MPs Begin Impeachment Process Against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Members of Parliament in Kenya have initiated the process to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua amid serious allegations against him. Supporters of the motion accuse Gachagua of being complicit in the deadly anti-government protests that occurred in June, as well as engaging in corruption, undermining government authority, and fostering ethnically divisive politics. Gachagua has categorically…

Escalation of the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Ground Invasion Launched

Israel has initiated a ground invasion in southern Lebanon against the militant group Hezbollah, marking a significant escalation in their long-standing conflict. The Israeli military stated that its troops are conducting “limited” raids in border villages, accompanied by intensive airstrikes throughout Lebanon. The Israeli government has expressed that the objective of this operation is to…