M7 Appoints EX UN Boss Special Envoy on Tourism and Trade.

By Hakim Wampamba & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) In a strategic diplomatic shake-up aimed at revamping Uganda’s global visibility in trade and tourism, President  Museveni has appointed Rosa Malango, the former United Nations Resident Coordinator, as the Special Envoy on Tourism and Trade. The appointment marks a significant pivot in Uganda’s…

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Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Scores Historic Win at Namugongo

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Namugongo, Uganda – In a landmark development, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has ushered in a new chapter with a decisive step to reclaim and redevelop the iconic Namugongo Masjid Noor Shuhada (Martyrs’ Mosque). Long a symbol of faith and also of dispute, the site…

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Uganda, Somalia Seal New Deals to Boost Trade and Cooperation

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1846 EAT on Wednesday 08th October 2025 Kampala– Uganda and Somalia have taken major steps to boost their bilateral relations, signing new cooperation agreements and charting fresh areas of partnership during the Second Session of the Uganda–Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and Investment and…

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Tebboune: Establishment of Palestinian State Within 1967 Borders Is “Inevitable”

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1322 EAT on Wednesday 8 October 2025 ALGIERS — President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has reiterated Algeria’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, declaring that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is “inevitable.” In a nationally broadcast interview aired Friday…

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Gold Hits Unprecedented $4,000 an Ounce Amid Market Turmoil

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1308 EAT on Wednesday 8 October 2025 Gold prices surged to a historic high of $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, marking the first time the precious metal has reached that milestone. The rally is being driven by robust investment demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, and…

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Israeli Forces Intercept Freedom Flotilla En Route to Gaza Strip

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1245 EAT on Wednesday 8 October 2025 The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused the Israeli military of attacking and intercepting a convoy of boats en route to Gaza. According to the FFC, Israeli forces first targeted The Conscience—a lead vessel reportedly carrying 93 journalists, medical personnel, and…

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