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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…

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…

Centre for Policy Hosts 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:39 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 The stage is set for the 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference, organized by the Centre for Policy, to convene at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. With the theme “Digital Technology and Parliamentary Monitoring: Re)imagining futures and responsibilities,” the conference promises…