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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…

Injury Ends Yamal’s La Liga Campaign as World Cup Fitness Remains on Track

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1557 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Spanish international Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for this summer’s World Cup, but his domestic campaign with Barcelona is over after the club confirmed he has suffered an injury. The 18-year-old went down injured after scoring the only goal…

Former Philippine President Duterte Faces ICC Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1547 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for his trial. In a decision issued on Thursday, the court said there were “substantial grounds”…

UG Government IRS Drive Gets Boost as Pilgrim Africa, Children’s Voices Against Malaria Mobilise Schools.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) SOROTI, Uganda – Uganda’s efforts to eliminate malaria have received a significant boost following a strategic collaboration between Pilgrim Africa and Children’s Voices Against Malaria aimed at increasing uptake of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in high-burden communities. The partnership leverages a school-based sponsorship model to strengthen…

Tottenham Defender Micky van de Ven Plans Summer Exit Regardless of Club Survival

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Micky van de Ven is expected to leave relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur this summer, regardless of whether the club succeeds in its bid to avoid the drop, according to FourFourTwo. Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League and are now winless…

Parliament Scraps Software Import Tax Proposal, Approves VAT Amendment Bill

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1153 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Parliament on Tuesday passed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 into law, after rejecting a government proposal to introduce an 8% tax on imported software. Input tax credit refers to tax paid on business purchases that can be deducted when calculating…

Trump Announces Ceasefire Extension With Iran as Talks Stall

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 A senior Iranian adviser has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension, describing it as “meaningless” and alleging it is “a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike”. Mahdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad…

Bangladesh Accused of Undoing Reforms Sparked by Student Protests

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1039 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Bangladesh’s parliament has rolled back several reforms introduced in the wake of the 2024 student-led uprising, measures that had been aimed at strengthening accountability within government and the security forces. The move has raised concerns that the country may be retreating…

Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports in Major Policy Shift

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1112 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 Japan has moved to ease longstanding restrictions on arms exports, with the cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approving the export of lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a notable departure from the country’s post-war pacifist policy framework. Announcing the decision…