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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,…

Trump Heralds Era of Deal-Making Politics Critics Call ‘Shakedown Capitalism’

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1516 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025 President Donald Trump is fundamentally reshaping global trade and American economic policy, ushering in what critics describe as an era of “shakedown capitalism”—a system where pay-to-play politics appears to be the new norm and every deal is an opportunity to extract…

EU Leaders Assert: Ukrain’s Boarders cannot be Changed by Force

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1451 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025 European Union leaders have issued a firm warning against any attempt to alter Ukraine’s borders through the use of force, just two days before a high-stakes US-Russia summit on Ukraine is set to take place in Alaska. In a joint statement,…

Besigye’s Bail Denied Again,Treason Trial Accelerated

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1430 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025. The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are facing treason charges related to alleged activities aimed at overthrowing the government. Justice Emmanuel…

Algeria Poised to Fulfill its African Ambition

By Professor Kamel Rezig- Algerian Minister of foreign trade. From September 4 to 10, the Algerian capital will become the epicenter of African trade. More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade fair (IATF) symbolizes Algeria’s unwavering continental ambition- one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. A “work…

Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist and Four Colleagues killed in Israel Airstrike in Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1310 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 Funeral processions are under way for the journalists killed in an Israeli airstrike last night. Their bodies were transported from the al-Shifa Medical Complex—where they lost their lives—to their family homes for burial. Speaking about the five journalists killed in a…

US Embassy Investigates Death of American Citizen in Entebbe Police Custody

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1254 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its citizens, Eric Nkusi, who died while in police custody at Entebbe Police Station. Nkusi, who also had roots in Burundi, was arrested…

Phaneroo Marks 11th Anniversary with Grand Celebration

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1234 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 Kampala, Uganda – August 10, 2025 — Thousands gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Phaneroo Ministries International, marking over a decade of spiritual impact, transformative teaching, and global outreach. Held at Phaneroo grounds in Naguru, the celebration brought…

Dr. Michelle Corral Lands at Entebbe International Airport.

By Viola Nabbale & Faith Barbara Ruhinda Updated at 0659 EAT on Monday 11th August 2025 Entebbe, Uganda — Renowned American televangelist and humanitarian, Dr. Michelle Corral, has arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard Turkish Airlines to lead a large-scale outreach initiative in one of the world’s largest refugee settlements. Dr. Corral was warmly received…