“Uganda Introduces 15 New Standards for Nsenene (Edible Ants) Sale”

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1850 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 Uganda has introduced 15 new standards to regulate the harvesting, processing and sale of the country’s beloved long-horned grasshoppers (nsenene) and other edible insects. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), has…

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Autistic Children Face Heightened Trauma Amid Israel’s War on Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1721 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 Amid the relentless forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza under intense Israeli bombardment, caring for children with special needs has become increasingly dangerous and distressing. Abeer Hassan, who is sheltering in Deir el-Balah, struggles to care for her autistic son, Abdallah,…

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Tribute to Rtd. Lt Charles Kasasa- Senior Citizens Talk Show.

On Friday Rtd. Lt Charles Kasasa passed on. We have decided to bring back his show with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) when he hosted him on 24th February 2024 on the Senior Citizens Talk. Kasasa passed following a prostate surgery at Kirudu hospital according to his son Son Mugabi at age…

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UN Uganda July – August 2025 Bulletin.

The UN system in Uganda is comprised of 28 UN entities together implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021 -2025 supporting Uganda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication Sub-group in collaboration with partners engaged in activities contributing to the attainment of Agenda 2030…

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President Mahama Tells UN: “The Future is African”

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) New York, Updated at 18:09 EAT on Saturday 26th September 2025— Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, delivered a powerful address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, declaring that Africa’s demographic strength, resilience, and untapped potential position the continent as a central force in shaping the world’s…

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Uganda Had a Head Start, but Singapore Soared Ahead — Nyanzi Martin Luther Critiques Nation’s Development Path

HICGI News Agency – Updated at 1531 EAT on Saturday 27th September 2025 Kampala, Uganda – Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has sparked a national conversation after pointing out the stark development gap between Uganda and Singapore, despite Uganda having a perceived early advantage in terms of natural resources and post-independence potential. Speaking during a…

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Iran’s Crackdown: Fears of 1980’s-Style Repression Resurface

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1507 EAT on Wednesday 24 September 2025 The UK has deported four men back to France under a migrant-swap scheme signed with France in July, with the deal aiming to deter migrants from making risky sea crossings. The one-in-one-out agreement allows the UK to deport migrants who crossed…

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