First North Korea visit by Lukashenko signals push for closer relations

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1305 EAT on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea, in a move aimed at strengthening ties between two countries aligned in their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and often criticised for authoritarian governance and human rights…

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Uganda takes note as Djibouti embarks on new city project

Updated by Faith barbara N Ruhinda at 1218 EAT on Wednesday March 2026 When President Ismail Omar Guelleh broke ground this week on what is set to become Djibouti’s largest residential development, the scale of the ambition was unmistakable. Dubbed Salaam City, the project promises more than 7,000 housing units—an entire urban ecosystem rising from…

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Multiple Iranian missile strikes target Israel, air defences activated

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1345 EAT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 Iran has launched a new round of missiles targeting Israel, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty grows over potential talks to end the three-week US-Israel conflict with Iran. The strikes triggered air raid sirens across Israel on Tuesday,…

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Deputy speaker race heats up as Tayebwa targets West Nile to curb Alenyo

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1330 EAT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa spent the weekend in West Nile in a move insiders say was aimed at consolidating support ahead of the intensifying race for the next deputy speaker. Officially, Tayebwa visited Arua City to celebrate the victory of mayor-elect…

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Police arrest 78 suspects over Northern Bypass robberies

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1313 EAT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 At least 78 suspected thugs have been arrested over a spate of robberies targeting motorists along the Kampala Northern Bypass. Police say the crimes have been fuelled by heavy traffic caused by ongoing roadworks on the Namungoona–Bwaise section. Repairs by the…

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Germany Faces Worker Shortage, Looks to India for Skilled Labour

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Germany continues to face a significant shortage of skilled workers as aging employees retire and there are too few young candidates to replace them. To address the gap, the country is increasingly looking to workers from India. For Handirk von Ungern-Sternberg,…

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Israel-US Offensive Intensifies with Extensive Strikes Across Iran

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1215 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Israel and the United States have launched a new series of strikes against Iran, as Tehran responded with renewed attacks on its Gulf neighbours and warned of potential retaliatory strikes on power plants in Israel and other regional countries. The escalation…

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