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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…

Uganda’s retired judges get even more benefits than former presidents, speakers

As Ugandans continue to mither over the grandiose handover of the Shs 2.5 billion luxurious vehicles to former speakers of parliament by speaker Anita Annet Among, they will even feel more pained when they learn about the ultimate benefits of the judges when they retire. What retired judges get Of the three branches of government,…

Eating this much protein can be bad for your heart health

Updated by Nsubuga Abbey at HICGI News Agency Researchers report that taking in too much protein on a daily basis can produce heart health issues. In particular, they note, consuming more than 22% of daily calories from protein can increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Experts say some daily protein is necessary to maintain good overall…

Stop supporting M23 rebels and pull troops out of DR Congo, France urges Rwanda

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end “all support” for M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. “M23 must cease fighting immediately and withdraw from all areas it occupies,” the foreign ministry added. After years of dormancy, the M23 (March 23 Movement) took up arms…

Over about 300 killed as heavy rains wreak havoc across East Africa

Torrential rains and flash floods have ripped through parts of East Africa for several weeks, killing more than 350 people and displacing over 1 million across Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. In Kenya, at least 136 have died and nearly half a million have been displaced, according to the Interior Ministry. Persistent rains since October have affected…

US call for immediate armistice in Gaza during UN votes

The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an anticipated move that, while supportive of Israel, comes amid signs of American frustration with Israel’s war. The US had already signaled its intention to veto the Algerian resolution, but has grown increasingly critical of Israel’s conduct in…

Saawa Ya Queen restored without original clock

Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic clock tower at Queen’s Way, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, was dismantled amidst protests from city residents and heritage advocates to pave the…

No support is rendered to DR Congo’s M23 rebels, UPDF denies allegation

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces says it has no reason to get involved in an internal conflict unless it is a regional peace effort. Ugandan authorities have denied claims that Kampala is backing the deadly M23 rebels in the war in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The claims have been fuelled on…

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum survives an attempted coup African Union, world leaders condemn.

World leaders and regional blocs have condemned a coup attempt against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the presidential guard. Niger’s presidency said in a tweet on Wednesday that members of the presidential guard tried to move against Bazoum. It said that guards engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried “in vain” to obtain the support…