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Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Families of Hostages Hold Memorial One Year After 7 October Attacks on Israel.

On the first anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas, families of hostages held in Gaza gathered in Tel Aviv for a poignant memorial. A moment of silence was observed to honor the victims of the attacks, which claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people and resulted in 251 individuals being taken hostage. In…

Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials Against Marburg Virus Amid Rising Cases.

Rwanda has announced the commencement of vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least 12 lives in the country, predominantly among health workers. The Marburg virus, known for its high fatality rate, has affected 46 individuals in Rwanda, marking the first instance of the virus being detected in the nation. The…

Russian Opposition Activist Killed Fighting for Ukraine.

Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, has been confirmed dead while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. His death was announced by the Civic Council, the group that recruited him. A spokeswoman for the organization stated, “He was, and he remains a hero.” Dadin, a member of the Freedom of Russia Legion, was killed when his…

Bukenya, Kirumira, Mbabazi & Maniraguha on the Senior Citizens Talk Reclaiming Uganda Forests & Wetlands.

On the Senior Citizens Talk, we bring you H. E Prof Gilbert Bukenya, Uganda Vice President Emeritus and Senior Presidential Advisor on Environment, Ms Justine Mbabazi, Head of Uganda RDCs, H. E Godfrey Kirumira, Head of Uganda Billionaires Club, #Kwagalana & Ambassador of Namibia to Uganda, Mr. Stuart Maniraguha, Executive Director National Forest Authority- NFA…

First Uganda – Czech Business Forum Opens in Prague.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin First Uganda – Czech Business Forum has opened in Prague, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. Ambassador Danny Mayanja Ssozi says; “Uganda offers in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, ICT, and tourism. The time for Czech investors to explore these opportunities is now.” “With almost…

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…

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…

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…