Activists say ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1343 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 Activists who were planning to sail an aid ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the coast of Malta – appearing to accuse Israel of being behind the attack. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said its…

“The Flames Will Blaze Again” — Dr. Michelle Corral Announces Return to South Sudan for Pastors Conference and Healing Night in Nairobi, June 2025

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Viola Nabbale – updated at 1237 EAT on Friday 2nd May 2025 Renowned American televangelist and philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral, President of Breath of the Spirit Ministries and Founder of Chessed Charity International, has officially announced her return to South Sudan for the 2nd Anointing and Fire Pastors Conference,…

Don’t let lobbyists rewrite the history of African liberation.

By Kamal Fadel The recent push by Moroccan lobbyists to designate the Polisario Front — the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people — as a foreign terrorist organisation is not only factually absurd, but also a dangerous affront to international law and the principles of decolonisation.  These moves are designed not to achieve peace in Western…

International Workers Day known As “Labour Day”

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1745 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 This day in some countries is often referred to as May Day,it is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international Labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May, or the first Monday in May. Traditionally, 1 May is the date…

A defiant China looks beyond Trump’s America

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1712 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 We don’t care about sales to the United States,” says Hu Tianqiang as one of his toy fighter jets flies past our heads. It’s hard to hear him above the buzzing toy planes and miniature drones, an almost rhythmic backdrop to…

Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1639 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources. The Ukrainians have now published the deal and there have been public statements from both sides. Here are seven key takeaways….

Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1442 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a “revolution of common sense”, he told a crowd of supporters…

Sheebah Karunji’s life to Music industry

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1214 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 Sheebah Karungi born 11 November 1989, professionally known as Queen Karma and Sheebah, is a Ugandan musician, dancer, actress and feminist activist. She debuted her acting career in queen of katwe as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she started making music and later…