Russian Orthodox Church Expands in Africa with New Projects and Leadership

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin – Updated at 0959 EAT on Wednesday 25th December 2024 KIBOGA, JINJA – UGANDA- The Russian Orthodox Church is steadily increasing its presence in Africa through the establishment of churches and the training of bishops. Metropolitan Constantine (Ilya Konstantinovich Ostrovsky), a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church and Patriarchal Exarch of…

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Gen Salim Saleh Shuts Door on Musicians in Gulu.

The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has expressed frustration over the continuous influx of musicians seeking financial support at his home in Gulu. Since the 2021 general election, numerous musicians have been turning to the President Museveni’s younger brother for assistance. Gen Saleh, a key figure in government initiatives to…

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Mozambique Opposition Leader Vows to Install Himself as President Amid Violent Protests.

Mozambique’s political crisis deepened as opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane declared his intention to install himself as president on January 15, rejecting the official results of the October presidential election. The announcement follows the constitutional court’s decision to uphold the victory of Frelimo party candidate Daniel Chapo, sparking widespread unrest across the country. Mondlane, leader of…

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Former US President Bill Clinton Discharged from Hospital After Flu Treatment.

Former US President Bill Clinton has been discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, after receiving treatment for the flu, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, Angel Ureña, Clinton’s spokesperson, expressed gratitude for the medical care provided by the hospital staff. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional…

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Dr. Kizza Besigye Shares Christmas and New Year Message from Luzira Prison.

     Ms. Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has delivered a message of encouragement and gratitude to Ugandans on behalf of her husband. This comes after she visited him at Luzira Prison, where he is currently remanded alongside his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale. Dr. Besigye and Lutale were reportedly abducted last…

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Truck Driver Shot Dead Near Nakasero State Lodge.

Kampala, Uganda – A tragic incident unfolded on December 23, 2024, near the Nakasero State Lodge, where a truck driver was shot and killed by a police officer. The deceased, identified as Julius Ssemwaka, was fatally shot near the intersection of Kampala Club and Sheraton Hotel. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident began when police officers…

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