Tensions Rise as Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Civilian Killings

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1213 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of killing three civilians in a cross-border attack, in what Kabul described as a “war crime.” The incident on Monday underscores the fragility of a China-brokered ceasefire agreed in April after months of fighting along…

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Uganda Puts Science at the Centre of Its Growth Strategy

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1417 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 When Vice President Jessica Alupo visited a science museum in Moscow, Russia, last year, she expected a routine tour. Instead, she found herself inside a virtual flight simulator, watching the city’s skyline from above — an experience that, she said, showed how…

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NATO Chief: Europeans Have “Got the Message” on Defence After Trump Pressure

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said European leaders have “gotten the message” following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Trump has recently expressed growing frustration with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough…

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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani Critically Ill in Hospital

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in hospital in “stable but critical condition,” according to his spokesman. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he is fighting with that same…

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Women at the Altar – Pastor Rose Mwesige Balances Family & Ministry.

Women at the Altar: On the Senior Citizens Talk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) is Pastor Rose Mwesige of Kingdom Authority Church. She shares her inspiring journey in ministry as a former businesswoman turned pastor, offering powerful insights on balancing marriage, work, and ministry. Pastor Rose also recounts a memorable moment when she…

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Environmental fears grow in Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1450 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the Black Sea port town of Tuapse in southern Russia, he was met by a sharp chemical smell and streets coated in a layer of black residue. “I saw train carriages covered in residue from the…

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China injects $1 million to support Uganda’s strained refugee system

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1334 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 China has committed US$1 million (about Shs 3.8 billion) to Uganda’s refugee response, in what is described as its first direct humanitarian support to one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting nations. The funds will be disbursed through the Office of the Prime Minister…

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