Understanding Bangladesh’s 2026 Elections Through Maps and Charts

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda and Erick Kikomeko at 1525 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 On February 12, Bangladesh will go to the polls to elect its next government, 18 months after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a student-led movement. Hasina, the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s independence leader,…

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1453 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial national security law. Rights groups have condemned the ruling as a “death sentence” for the 78-year-old, whose…

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Scotland Hand Italy a Harsh Welcome in T20 World Cup Debut

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Monday 9 February 2026 T20 World Cup debutants Italy endured a bruising introduction to cricket’s biggest stage, suffering a crushing 73-run defeat to Scotland in Kolkata, India, on Monday. Scotland posted an imposing 207-4, led by opener George Munsey’s commanding 84. In reply, Italy were…

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Museveni, Samia Hold Bilateral Talks to Deepen Uganda–Tanzania Cooperation

By. Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday held bilateral talks with Tanzania’s President H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, agreeing to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in energy, trade, infrastructure, and regional peace and security. The leaders reviewed progress on key joint projects, including…

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US, Iran Meet in Oman for Talks to Avert Escalation as Regional Tensions Rise

Updated by Erick Kikomeko 1556 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a potential military confrontation between the two countries.The discussions follow a US military build-up in the Middle East, prompted by Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide…

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Who Could Shine? Top Five T20 World Cup Players to Watch

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Al Jazeera Sport previews five star players aiming to lead their teams to the T20 World Cup final on March 8, 2026.Abhishek Sharma – IndiaSince being signed by the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League at just 17, Abhishek Sharma…

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US Ambassador Outlines Visa Bond Policy and Entry Rules for Ugandans

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1252 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 The United States government has announced sweeping changes to its visa policy affecting Ugandan nationals, introducing stricter entry requirements for non-immigrant travellers and temporarily suspending the issuance of immigrant visas, as Washington intensifies enforcement of its immigration laws. The measures, outlined…

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