Syrian Leader Pledges Protection for Druze Amid Sectarian Clashes and Israel Strikes

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1351 EAT on Thursday 17 July 2025 Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared it a “priority” to protect the country’s Druze population, following Israeli air strikes targeting government forces accused of attacking Druze communities in Suweida province. In his first televised address since the strikes on Damascus…

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UBOS Distributes Tablets to Support Real-Time Census Data Updates

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1425 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Ordinarily, Uganda holds a National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) once every 10 years. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is taking steps to ensure that population data remains current in the interim. In a forward-looking move, UBOS has begun…

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“Polisario Isn’t Terrorist and U.S. Should Back Referendum” Former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton.

In an article published by The Washington Times, former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton debunked Moroccan propaganda targeting the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi people’s struggle for independence. He rejected accusations spread by Morocco’s lobbyists in Washington, emphasizing that the Polisario has never embraced extremist ideologies, even during difficult times. Bolton,…

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How Technology Is Reshaping Education in Africa

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2322 EAT on Tuesday 15 July 2025 From solar-powered tablets in Malawian classrooms to Kenya’s Digital Literacy Program and Ghana’s nationwide teacher learning hubs, a quiet revolution is underway in the education systems of low-resource countries (LDCs). At its heart is the promise that thoughtfully implemented digital courseware…

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U.S Reduces Visa Validity for Ugandans from Years to Three Months

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2256 EAT on Tuesday 15 July 2025 The United States has significantly reduced the validity of non-immigrant visas for Ugandan nationals—from a maximum of two years to just three months for single entry—citing concerns over misuse of the U.S. visa system. The announcement was made on Monday by…

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Jadeja and Reddy Dig in as England Push for Final Three Wickets

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1454 EAT on Monday 14 July 2025 “I believe I read it right  Ben Stokes said something along the lines of, “I ain’t moving.”Which, obviously, means Stokes is gearing up for another spell. But you have to wonder if the balcony might be looking down thinking, “Ben, enough…

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