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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,…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and First Lady Zinash Tayachew Embark on State Visit to Kenya.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:15 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew, has embarked on a two-day state visit to Kenya, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations between the two East African nations. The distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by Kenyan…

French journalist Antoine Galindo detained in Ethiopia

On February 22, at 3:55 p.m., Galindo, who reports for the Paris-based privately owned news website Africa Intelligence, was detained by security forces in civilian clothing in the capital, Addis Ababa, his publisher Indigo Publications said in a statement and his lawyer, who works for the firm Tameru Wondm Agegnehu, told CPJ by phone. Galindo was detained at the Ethiopian…

Farmers protests across Europe, makes streets full of chaos

Farmers are protesting across the European Union, saying they are facing rising costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap food imports. Demonstrations have been taking place for weeks in countries that include France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy and Greece. While many issues are country-specific, others are Europewide….

Nine killed as Burundi’s rebel group makes an attack on overnight attack

Burundi government spokesperson said gunmen from the Red Tabara rebel group killed nine people and injured others near DR Congo border. Gunmen from the Red Tabara rebel group killed nine people and injured others in an overnight attack in western Burundi near the border with Democratic Republic of Congo, a government spokesperson told reporters on…

Catholic church attacked in Burkina Faso, 15dead and others injured

At least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the border with Mali. Few details have been given. A church official indicated the gunmen were…

Palestinian Prime minister Mahammed Shatayyeh resigns

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an expanded role following Israel’s war against the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza. The move comes amid growing U.S. pressure on President Mahmoud Abbas to shake up the Authority as international efforts intensify to stop the…

Kenyan President William Ruto and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Hold Key Talks with President Museveni in Uganda.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 08:57 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga engaged in crucial discussions with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a meeting held this afternoon at President Museveni’s country home in Kisozi. The high-level talks focused on strengthening diplomatic and…

Speaker Anita Among Vows Parliamentary Action to Address Challenges Facing Tea Sector.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 03:39 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 The tea sector in Uganda is facing unprecedented challenges, with plummeting prices and soaring input costs leaving farmers in a state of distress. In a bid to address these pressing issues, Speaker Anita Among has pledged parliamentary support and intervention to alleviate…