India–China Direct Flights Set to Resume After Five-Year Suspension

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1324 EAT on Friday 3 October 2025 India and China are set to resume direct flights between select cities this month, ending a five-year suspension, Indian authorities have announced. The move signals a gradual thaw in relations between the two Asian powers. The renewed engagement comes amid shifting…

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20 Ugandan Police Officers Deployed to South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission

Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1310 EAT on Friday 3 October 2025 The Uganda Police Force is deploying 20 officers to South Sudan for a UN peacekeeping mission, reinforcing the nation’s role in supporting international stability. The 20 officers began a five-day pre-deployment training on Wednesday at the Kikandwa Police ICT Centre in…

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President Tebboune Praises Algeria’s Rising Diplomatic Profile, Bestows National Honor

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has awarded the National Order of Merit to Ambassador Amar Bendjama, Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in recognition of the country’s stepped-up diplomatic engagement — especially its work within the UN Security Council. In a televised interview on Friday, Tebboune said…

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Ex‑President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia in DR Congo

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1606 EAT on Wednesday 1 October 2025 A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, following his conviction on a range of serious charges. Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo Katalayi, who…

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Greece Labour Law Protests Paralyse Public Transport Nationwide

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Wednesday 1 October 2025 A nationwide strike in Greece has brought public transport to a standstill and disrupted key public services, as workers protest government plans to amend labour laws allowing extended working hours. In Athens, taxis and trains were completely unavailable during the 24-hour…

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