How Russia Is Quietly Courting the Global South Beyond the West

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 12:12 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 One Monday in June, Javier turned on his television expecting to hear music. Instead, the screen was filled with scenes of a warzone. A news report was airing on a channel he didn’t recognize. “What’s happening?” he wondered. After 20 minutes, he…

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Environment Alarm Raised Over Cage Fish Farming in Lake Victoria

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1142 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 A new scientific review has raised serious concerns about the environmental impact of cage fish farming in Lake Victoria, warning that the practice is depleting native fish stocks and could trigger a long-term ecological crisis. The review, titled “Environmental Impacts of Cage…

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Uganda Nears First Oil Production as CNOOC Completes 15 Wells at Kingfisher

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1056 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 “Uganda has moved a step closer to producing its first oil, following the successful drilling of 15 wells by CNOOC Uganda Limited at the Kingfisher oil field in Kikuube District.” “With only 16 wells remaining before full-scale production, the milestone marks a…

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The Expensive Pastime That’s Financially Squeezing Young Men

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1456 EAT on Saturday 23 August 2025 When Ethan lost $11,000 on a single hockey game this past March, it was the breaking point. Ethan, 27, who asked to withhold his last name for fear of jeopardizing his job, had placed a spread bet on an NHL matchup between…

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Isak Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash as Uganda Make Historic CHAN Quarterfinals

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1523 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe remains optimistic that Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the striker publicly declaring that his relationship with the club “cannot continue.” Isak broke his silence midweek in a strongly worded Instagram post, accusing the…

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India’s Parliament Passes Ban on Online Gambling industry

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill banning online gambling, following government data that revealed companies were extracting $2.3 billion annually from an estimated 450 million users. The ban targets platforms offering card games, poker, and fantasy sports — including India’s hugely…

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