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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…

Oil hits highest level since 2022 as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strategy

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1316 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 Oil prices have surged to their highest level since 2022 following reports that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new options for potential action in the Iran conflict. The gains come amid growing fears of further escalation in…

Myanmar cuts prison terms nationwide, slightly reducing Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1254 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has ordered a one-sixth reduction in prison sentences for all inmates, a sweeping amnesty that will also slightly shorten the jail term of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to a member of…

FIFA Introduces New Yellow Card Rule to Reduce Player Suspensions Ahead of World Cup

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1426 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 FIFA has approved a rule change for the World Cup aimed at reducing suspensions in the knockout stages, with yellow card records set to be wiped at key points in the tournament. Under the revised regulations, single yellow cards will be…

Immigration Crackdown Nets 231 Foreign Nationals Over Online Scam Links

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 At least 231 foreign nationals have been arrested by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) following intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and Adjumani District this week. Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi said the coordinated raids targeted…

Trump Says King “Agrees” Iran Should Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons at White House Banquet

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1333 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 During a speech in Washington on Monday night, King Charles III used historical references to inject humour into his remarks, drawing laughter from the audience despite the serious nature of the events he cited. The King thanked Donald Trump for a…

Indonesia Tries Four Soldiers Accused in Acid Attack on Activist

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…

Four Army Officers Remanded Over Fuel Theft Allegations

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over allegations of diverting 270,000 litres of fuel intended for military operations. The accused — Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ociti Kidega, Maj…

Suspect Charged Over Attempted Assassination Plot Against Donald Trump at Washington Dinner

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly trying to force his way into a high-profile gala event armed with multiple weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, also faces two firearms-related charges following…