Death Toll in Kigogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Rises to 24.

The death toll from a recent fuel tanker explosion in Kigogwa Town, located along the Kampala-Bombo road in Uganda, has tragically increased to 24, according to official reports. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has left the local community in mourning as families grieve the loss of their loved ones. On October 27, 2024,…

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Trump Rally in New York Draws Major Support as Harris Campaigns in Pennsylvania.

As the U.S. election season heats up, former President Donald Trump held a rally on Sunday at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, energizing supporters with his closing message to voters. The event saw prominent backers, including billionaire Elon Musk, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in attendance, highlighting the significant conservative…

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High Court Orders Government to Compensate Exiled Novelist Kakwenza for Torture.

The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Ugandan government to compensate exiled novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija with over 50 million Ugandan shillings for the torture he endured while in detention. The court’s ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Kakwenza, who described the inhumane treatment he suffered at the hands of military personnel in April 2020….

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Mozambique’s Ruling Party Wins Disputed Election Amid Protests.

Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won a divisive and violence-ridden election, solidifying its 49-year hold on power, according to official results. The election has been marked by controversy, with opposition parties alleging rigging and reports of the killing of opposition supporters sparking widespread protests. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo’s relatively unknown presidential candidate, secured 71% of the…

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Harris Labels Trump a Fascist as 2024 Race Heats Up.

In a dramatic escalation of political rhetoric, Vice President Kamala Harris has intensified her criticism of former President Donald Trump, labeling him as a fascist and accusing him of dangerous authoritarian tendencies. On Wednesday, Harris delivered a blistering speech in front of the vice-presidential residence in Washington, D.C., describing Trump as “increasingly unhinged and unstable.”…

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Putin’s BRICS summit: What’s on the agenda and why it matters.

The summit, which leaders from two dozen nations will attend, is the largest event Russia has hosted in years and a signal to the West amid the war in Ukraine, analysts say By Sarah Shamim Updated On 24 Oct 202422 Oct 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the annual BRICS summit, which started on Tuesday, in Russia’s…

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Former Minister Isaac Musumba Jailed Over Shs160 Million Debt.

The Commercial Division Court has sentenced Isaac Musumba, the former State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, to six months in Luzira Prison. The ruling, delivered by Justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, comes after Mr. Musumba failed to clear a debt of Shs160 million, despite previous commitments. During a court appearance on Wednesday, Mr. Musumba…

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