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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,…

Algiers Opera’s Eastern Tour Bridges Algeria’s Musical Heritage and Global Sounds

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1153 EAT on Monday 20 October 2025 ANNABA, — The Algiers Opera Boualem-Bessaïh concluded its eastern Algeria artistic tour on Friday night with a captivating performance at the Azzedine-Medjoubi Regional Theater in Annaba. The event, attended by a large and enthusiastic audience, showcased the combined talents of the symphony…

Raila Odinga Laid to Rest Beside His Father in Emotional Ceremony

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1141 EAT on Monday 20 October 2025 Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday beside his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga—Kenya’s first vice president—at the family’s ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County. Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in India…

Takaichi Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister in Coalition Agreement

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1115 EAT on Monday 20 October 2025 Sanae Takaichi, a prominent hardline conservative, appears set to become Japan’s first female prime minister as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) moves toward finalizing a coalition agreement. Hirofumi Yoshimura, co-leader of the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai),…

Uganda’s Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Marks 40 Years in Power — Former RDC Urges 20 More Years

As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marks 40 years in power, one of his National Resistance Army (NRA) historical comrades and former Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kampala, Jinja, and Masaka, Hon. Lugasa, has called for Museveni to continue leading Uganda for another 20 years — a move that would see him reach an unprecedented 60…

Algeria’s Laghouat Province Urged to Develop Cultural and Archaeological Tourism

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda and Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin at 1741 EAT on Saturday 18 October 2025 Laghouat, Algeria – Despite being home to some of Algeria’s most unique archaeological and historical landmarks, the province of Laghouat has yet to fully capitalize on its cultural heritage to attract large-scale tourism. Local stakeholders, including cultural associations,…

Hamas Claims It Has Returned All Hostage Bodies Within Its Reach

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1601 EAT On Thursday 16 2025 Jerusalem/Gaza – A growing dispute has emerged between Israel and Hamas over the whereabouts of deceased hostages, with Israeli officials expressing skepticism over Hamas’s claim that it has returned all the bodies currently in its possession. According to two Israeli sources familiar…

Laghouat’s Tourism Potential Offers New Horizons for Investment and Development

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1521 EAT on Thursday 16 October 2025 LAGHOUAT, 4 October 2025 (APS) – The province of Laghouat is emerging as a promising destination for tourism development and investment, offering a diverse mix of natural, cultural, and economic assets that could contribute to local growth and job creation. As preparations…

The Non-Aligned Movement remains a voice of reason and balance- M7

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D, (Hon) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1409 EAT on Thursday 16 October 2025 Kampala, Uganda – The XIX Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) officially opened on Wednesday at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda, convening foreign ministers, heads of delegations,…