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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 Anounces plans to Double US Tarrifs on Steel and Aluminium to 50%

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1644 EAT on Saturday 31 May 2025 President Donald Trump has announced plans to double the US tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. This move aims to bolster the domestic steel industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers, particularly China….

ITU Marks 160 Years of Innovation on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

By E. K Benjamin Geneva, Updated at 1314 EAT on Saturday 31st May 2025 — The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) commemorated a major milestone on this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking 160 years of pioneering advancements in global communication. In a statement released to mark the occasion, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin…

Mexico’s New National Climate Strategy a Roadmap to Prosperity, Social Development, and Economic Stability: UN Climate Chief Speech.

Below are the remarks of UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell during the presentation of Mexico’s National Climate Strategy on 27 May 2025. Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and dear Friends, It is a great honour to join you for this milestone moment. This National Climate Strategy is much more than a policy document. I…

Mongolia to host UNCCD COP17 in August 2026

By E. K Benjamin – Updated at 0854 EAT on Saturday 31st May 2025 The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be hosted by Mongolia in its capital city, Ulaanbaatar, from 17 to 28 August 2026. This landmark global event will bring…

Bruno Fernandes: Potential Move to Al-Hilal

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 20:57 EAT on Friday, 30 May 2025 Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United’s captain, is reportedly considering a lucrative transfer offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The Saudi Pro League side has proposed a record-breaking £65 million annual salary, potentially making Fernandes one of the world’s highest-paid players. His agent, Miguel…

Hamas Carefully Examines Ceasefire’s Proposal Amid UN Warning of Impending Gaza Famine

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1620 EAT on Friday 30 May 2025 The UN’s humanitarian chief says that people in Gaza are being subjected to forced starvation by Israel. Asked if his assessment of forced starvation amounted to a war crime, he says: “Yeah, it is. It is classified as a war crime….

Serbia Reconsiders Arms Sales to Ukraine Amid Russsia’s ‘Stab in the Back’ Accusation

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1535 EAT on Friday 30 May 2025 Moscow accused Belgrade of stab in the back betrayal after reports emerged that Serbian-made ammunition may have reached Kyiv. The Russian foreign intelligence agency SVR claimed the alleged transfers were facilitated through NATO-linked countries, including the Czech Republic, Poland, and Bulgaria,…

President Museveni Flags Off Uganda’s First Powdered Milk Export to Algeria

By E K. Benjamin – updated at 1739 EAT on Wednesday 29th May 2025 ENTEBBE- Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has flagged off the country’s first shipment of powdered milk to Algeria during a ceremony held at State House, Entebbe. The initial consignment consists of 500 units and marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s agricultural…