AU Ministerial Session Opens in Addis Ababa Amid Strategic Continental Agenda

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) ADDIS ABABA — The African Union (AU) Ministerial Session opened on Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together foreign ministers from across the continent to tackle pressing challenges and chart strategic directions for Africa’s development. The meeting is part of the 48th Ordinary Session…

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US Immigration Authorities Classify Six Ugandan Detainees as ‘Worst of the Wor

Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1555 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 The US Department of Homeland Security has listed six Ugandan nationals on a database of foreign nationals arrested by immigration authorities after being convicted of serious offences. The US Department of Homeland Security said the website highlights individuals it describes as the “worst…

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Understanding Bangladesh’s 2026 Elections Through Maps and Charts

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda and Erick Kikomeko at 1525 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 On February 12, Bangladesh will go to the polls to elect its next government, 18 months after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a student-led movement. Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s independence leader,…

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1453 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial national security law. Rights groups have condemned the ruling as a “death sentence” for the 78-year-old, whose…

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Scotland Hand Italy a Harsh Welcome in T20 World Cup Debut

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 T20 World Cup debutants Italy endured a bruising introduction to cricket’s biggest stage, suffering a crushing 73-run defeat to Scotland in Kolkata, India, on Monday. Scotland posted an imposing 207-4, led by opener George Munsey’s commanding 84. In reply, Italy were…

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Museveni, Samia Hold Bilateral Talks to Deepen Uganda–Tanzania Cooperation

By. Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday held bilateral talks with Tanzania’s President H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, agreeing to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in energy, trade, infrastructure, and regional peace and security. The leaders reviewed progress on key joint projects, including…

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US, Iran Meet in Oman for Talks to Avert Escalation as Regional Tensions Rise

Updated by Erick Kikomeko 1556 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a potential military confrontation between the two countries.The discussions follow a US military build-up in the Middle East, prompted by Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide…

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