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Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Netanyahu Reportedly Set to Propose Full Reoccupation of Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1550 EAT on Tuesday 5 August 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to propose a full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip during an upcoming meeting with his security cabinet, according to local media. “The die has been cast. We’re going for the full conquest of…

Water has surrounded us: The Slow Disappearance of Pakistan’s Indus Delta

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1524 EAT on Tuesday 5 August 2025 Salt crusts crackle beneath Habibullah Khatti’s feet as he makes his way to his mother’s grave—one final visit before leaving behind his parched, crumbling island village in Pakistan’s Indus Delta. Once a thriving hub of fishing and farming, the delta is…

Court orders Agago School to Refund Shs 1 Million to Former Board Members

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1638 EAT on Monday 4 August 2025 Gulu High Court has directed Adilang Senior Secondary School in Agago District, northern Uganda, to refund Shs 1 million to four of its former board members. The court ruled that the funds had been unlawfully collected under a flawed magistrate’s order….

American Evangelist Dr. Michelle Corral to Land in Uganda Next Week to Aid Over 10,000 Refugees in Uganda

By Sida Fikerte Ayele & Fasika Negash Tola Bidi Bidi, Uganda – Updated at 12:59 EAT, 4th August 2025 Renowned American televangelist and humanitarian, Dr. Michelle Corral, is set to arrive at Entebbe International Airport on Monday, 11th August 2025, as part of a humanitarian return mission to Uganda. Dr. Corral will spearhead a major…

Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament’ Rhoda Kalema Dies at 96

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1252 EAT on Monday 4 August 2025 Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, widely known as Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament,’ has died. Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, widely known as Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament,’ passed away on Sunday at Nairobi Hospital. She was 96. Despite her advanced age, Kalema remained active…

Global Outrcy Over Emaciated Israel Hostage Videos as Red Cross Demands Immediate Access to Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 12:31 EAT on Monday 4 August 2025 Western leaders have condemned newly released videos showing visibly emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) renewed urgent calls for access to all captives still in detention. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy described…

Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Ex-President’s Remarks

Uldated by Faith Barbara N Ruhind at 1616 EAT on Saturday 2 August 2025 US President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be “positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to what he described as “highly provocative” comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump said he acted “just in case these…

Fake Doctor Jailed for 2 Years Over Deaths of 3 Patients During Surgery in Hoima

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1558 EAT on Saturday 2 August 2025 A 27-year-old impostor doctor has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Hoima court after performing unauthorized surgeries that resulted in the deaths of three patients. The court also ordered him to refund Shs 21.6 million to the government,…