EU Chief Backs Canada’s Bid for Associate Membership

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1642 EAT on Wednesday 16 September 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday that she wanted to work on “opening the door” to Canada, potentially paving the way for closer cooperation across several key sectors. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last…

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US House Votes to End Iran War as Seven Republicans Back Measure

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1623 EAT on Wednesday 16 September 2026 For the third time, the US House of Representatives has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The 220-204 vote late Tuesday…

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Nursing and Midwifery Trainees Face Renewed Exam Cheating Concerns

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1600 EAT on Wednesday 16 Septemebr 2026 Examination malpractice is resurfacing among nursing, midwifery and allied health trainees, just years after authorities had reduced reported cases to a handful. The Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) said Tuesday that it had withheld the results of 79 continuing students…

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BRICS Summit 2026: Key Decisions and Commitments

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1418 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Leaders of the BRICS group of nations have unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, India, despite divisions among members over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration, adopted…

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Bishop Dr. Joshua Lwere Speaks to Pastors in Makindye Ssabagabo.

On the Senior Citizens Talk, Bishop Dr. Joshua Lwere is a prominent Ugandan religious leader, international conference speaker, and the general overseer of the National Fellowship of Born Again Pentecostal Churches of Uganda (NFBPC). He also serves as the founder and senior pastor of Grace Assembly Church in Kampala and is a representative member on…

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