UCC Invites HICGI News Agency at Annual Media Convention.

Uganda Communications Commission- UCC on Tuesday held an Annual Media Convention at Makerere University one of Africa’s most influential and oldest university. Several Media Houses including HICGI News Agency were invited. Hon. Nyombi Thembo, UCC Executive Director a Keynote Speaker discussed how the rise of social media and digital platforms have revolutionized news & information…

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Bobi Wine Hurt in Altercation with Police.

Kampala, September 4, 2024 — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been hospitalized following a confrontation with security forces. The incident occurred on September 3, 2024, in Wakiso District, where clashes erupted between police officers and supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to reports, Bobi Wine sustained injuries…

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Hamas leader  charged by the US for the attack on Israel.

The US has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and several other prominent figures in the Palestinian group in connection with its deadly attack in Israel on 7 October of last year. The Justice Department said it was indicting six Hamas members on charges including the murder of US citizens, conspiracy to finance terrorism and use…

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Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jail break

Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear. The government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) says inquiries are under way after an attempted jailbreak overnight from the country’s biggest prison. Heavy gunfire rang out early Monday morning from Makala central prison in the…

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Three Anti-Corruption Protestors Remanded for Parliament Disruption.

Three anti-corruption protestors, Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo, have been remanded.  In custody after a dramatic protest at Parliament. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Mr. Ronald Kayiizi at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. They are charged with being a common nuisance, as defined under section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act….

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Ten Nigerian protesters have been charged with treason.

Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed “10 days of rage”, were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are…

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Biden accuses Netanyahu of insufficient efforts to free Gaza hostages.

Joe Biden has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas, amidst reports of a new “final” proposal being sent to the Israeli prime minister. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with negotiators in the Situation Room to finalize the proposal, following protests in Israel over…

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Mike Omaset Flees a Ugandan “Cursed’ Village

On The Senior Citizens Talk today is Mike Omaset who was ordered to flee a cursed Ugandan Village. He hustled to make ends meet and today he is impacting communities. Click here to watch and subscribe