Tanzania Bans Leading Newspapers for Online Criticism of President.

In a significant move, Tanzanian authorities have suspended the online editions of three major newspapers. The Citizen, Mwananchi, and Mwanaspoti—after they published an animated clip deemed critical of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The media regulator has imposed a 30-day ban on their websites, social media, and YouTube platforms. The controversial animation, which garnered widespread attention…

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Court Orders Airlifting of Bunyoro King for Specialized Treatment.

Hoima High Court has issued an order for the airlifting of Bunyoro King Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I for specialized medical treatment. The ruling comes in response to an application that was originally filed ten years ago by Prince Apollo Kisoro, the former Bunyoro tourism minister and assistant to the monarch. The court, presided over by…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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