Tebboune Launches Gara Djebilet–Tindouf–Bechar Railway, Flags Off First Iron Ore Shipment.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) BECHAR – Algeria President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Sunday afternoon officially announced the launch of the new Gara Djebilet–Tindouf–Bechar railway line during a ceremony held in Bechar province. The President as well chaired the ceremony marking the arrival of the train carrying these inaugural shipments. Tebboune affirmed  that the…

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Royal Friendship Event Unites Sultanate of Maguindanao and Filipino-American Leaders in Cotabato City

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) Cotabato City — The Sultanate of Maguindanao has successfully hosted a landmark Royal Friendship Event, bringing together tradition, diplomacy, and humanitarian service in a celebration that continues to resonate across communities at home and abroad. The historic gathering welcomed distinguished members of the Filipino-American community, including the Fil-Am…

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Silence, Fear, and the Cost to Uganda’s HIV Fight

By Adam Bukenya | Saturday, January 31st, 2026 Uganda’s fight against HIV has come a long way. Today, more people know their status, treatment is widely available, and many who once feared the virus now live long, productive lives. But beneath this progress lies a quieter challenge—one that statistics alone cannot explain. Healthcare workers say HIV does…

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Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts After Email Error

Created by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1931 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs, hours after an internal email—apparently sent in error—alerted staff to a new round of global redundancies. The email, seen by the BBC and sent late on Tuesday, indicated that employees…

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Salim Uhuru Wins Re-Election as Kampala Central Mayor

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1908 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 Incumbent Salim Uhuru has been officially declared the winner of the Kampala Central Division mayoral race, securing 32,759 votes, the Electoral Commission announced. The declaration came at the Kampala Central tally centre following the completion of vote counting from all polling…

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