Man Attempts to Float to Egypt by Jumping from Karuma Bridge

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1046 EAT on Monday 28 July 2025 A 23-year-old man was stopped by security personnel at Karuma Bridge on Friday afternoon as he attempted to jump into the fast-moving River Nile, claiming he planned to “float” all the way to Egypt — a distance of nearly 6,650 kilometres….

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Fire Erupts on Landing Gear of American Airlines Jet in Denver

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1029 EAT on Monday 2025 All 173 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated from American Airlines Flight 3023 after the aircraft’s left main landing gear caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which was scheduled to fly to Miami,…

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Israel to Begin 10-Hour Military Pause in Parts of Gaza for Aid Deliveries

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1011 EAT on Monday 28 July 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly denied accusations that Israel is conducting a campaign of starvation in Gaza, calling the allegation “a bold-faced lie.” “There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza,” Netanyahu…

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EU and US Reach Trade Deal with 15% Tariffs on European Exports to U.S

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2120 EAT on Sunday 27 July 2025 Speaking to reporters, former President Donald Trump described the newly agreed EU–US trade deal as “great for cars” and said it would have a significant impact on agriculture. He also indicated that further trade agreements may be on the horizon, telling…

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Israel Announces Aid Measures Amid International Outcry Over Gaza Starvation

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2052 EAT on Sunday 27 July 2025 Facing escalating international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel has introduced a set of measures it claims will bolster aid efforts and counter allegations that it is responsible for widespread starvation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the steps…

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Bonjour Algeria: A Monumental Housing Revolution for the People

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.), & Princess Scovia N K- HICGI News Agency H.E. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria — once a Minister of Housing — recognized a critical gap in the country’s infrastructure. When he rose to power, he seized the opportunity to transform the nation through one of the most ambitious…

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Nandutu Admits Diverting Karamoja Iron sheets to Bududa

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1408 EAT on Friday 25 July 2025 Agnes Nandutu, the former Minister for Karamoja Affairs, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday to continue her defence in the iron sheets scandal. She is accused of mishandling property—specifically iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. In an unsworn…

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