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Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Mastering the Art of Exhibition and Pitching Investors – Rosa Malango Remarks

KAMPALA – UGANDA, Updated at 1518 EAT on 1st March 2024 Former UN Diplomat Rosa Malango has addressed members of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited- UWEAL headquarters in Kampala HICGI News Agency brings you her full remarks; Allow me to begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to give this keynote address on…

Parliament in Ghana passes anti-homosexuality bill

Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill that has drawn international condemnation. “After three long years, we have finally passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values…

ICC orders acompensation of $56 million for victims in Northern Uganda

Nearly 50,000 victims of Ugandan militia commander Dominic Ongwen should get a total of over 56 million dollars in compensation, International Criminal Court judges ruled on Wednesday, in a record reparations order. Judges said Ongwen, a former child-soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of the top commanders of the notorious Lord’s Resistance…

Mukono and Kira Municipalities Chosen as Priority Beneficiaries of $566M World Bank-Funded Urban Development Project.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:38 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a significant development aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and connectivity, Mukono and Kira Municipalities have been selected as the first priority beneficiaries of a $566 million urban development project funded by the World Bank. The project, known as the Greater Kampala…

ICC Orders Shs223 Billion Compensation to Victims of Ongwen’s Atrocities

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:19 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a landmark decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a record-breaking compensation of Shs223 billion to victims of atrocities committed by former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen in northern Uganda. The ruling marks a significant step towards justice…

Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: FUFA Reflects on a Century of Football Legacy.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:11 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 As the Football Association of Uganda (FUFA) prepares to mark its centenary milestone, anticipation and excitement are building for a celebration of a century of football excellence. Founded in [insert year], FUFA has been at the forefront of promoting and developing football…

Ghana’s Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill Amid International Criticism.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:00 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a move that has sparked widespread debate and condemnation, Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill, despite international pressure and outcry from human rights groups. The bill, which was introduced in parliament in 2021, aims to criminalize LGBTQ…

NRM Secretary General Richard Twodong Urges President Museveni to Consider 2026 Presidential Bid.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 04:45 EAT on Wednesday 28th Feb 2024 In a significant development within Uganda’s political landscape, NRM Secretary General Richard Twodong has conveyed a compelling message to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him to consider running for the presidency once again in 2026. The revelation comes as the nation awaits the…