Electoral Body Announces Issuance of Voter Location Slips for 2026 Polls

Updated by  HICGI News Agency at 1912 EAT on Thursday 8 January 2026 In preparation for the 2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission has begun issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to registered voters nationwide. The slips are intended to help voters easily identify and locate their designated polling stations on election day. The issuance exercise…

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Russia Deploys Navy to Protect Oil Tanker Pursued by US Forces

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1528 EAT on Wednesday 7 January 2026 Russia has reportedly dispatched a submarine and other naval vessels to escort an oil tanker being pursued by United States forces across the North Atlantic, escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington. The vessel, formerly known as Bella 1 and now sailing under the name…

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Why Some Christians Celebrate Christmas on January 7

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1337 EAT on Wednesday 7 January 2025 While most of the world celebrates Christmas on December 25, millions of Orthodox and Eastern Christian believers mark the holiday on January 7. This difference in dates is rooted in the use of the Julian calendar, which is currently 13 days…

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Ugandan Environmentalists Push for Community Control Over Lakes

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Environmental and climate justice groups have called on the Ugandan government to ensure that newly proposed lake landing site committees are genuinely community-led, transparent, and accountable. They warned that cosmetic reforms would not address long-standing abuses faced by fishing communities. The…

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Children in Gaza Face Sniper Danger to Reach Tent Schools

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1149 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 In a small tent, overshadowed by the sounds of nearby gunfire, seven-year-old Tulin prepares for her first day of school in two years. For most children, this would be a moment of excitement. For Tulin and her mother, it is a…

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Uganda Government Dismisses Claims of Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1053 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Ugandan authorities have denied reports that they plan to shut down internet access during next week’s general election. The country’s main opposition candidate last week renewed claims that the government intended to block the internet to prevent his supporters from mobilising and…

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