UN Experts Praise Brazil’s Move to Block Weakened Environmental Licensing Rules

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1530 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 UN experts have welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to veto 63 articles of Brazil’s recently adopted environmental licensing law, describing it as a crucial step toward protecting environmental safeguards, human rights, and the climate. “These vetoes demonstrate Brazil’s…

Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva“Bombs and nuclear weapons will not protect us from of the climate crisis,” Brazil’s

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L H. D, (Hon.) NEW YORK- Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, President of Brazil, during the on going United Nations General Assembly highlighted the link between the “multilateralism crisis and the weakening of democracy,” observing that “throughout the world, anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms”.  …

Musk’s Starlink Lifeline for Ukraine at Risk Amid Trump Influence

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – at 23:06 EAT Thursday 06 March 2025 KYIV | HICGI | — With billions of dollars in U.S. military aid and critical intelligence sharing paused, fears are growing in Ukraine that Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service — a backbone of military and civilian communications — could be the next…

Neymar’s Al-Hilal Stint Ends as Both Parties Agree on Mutual Exit.

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 15:10 EAT Tuesday 28 January 2025. (HICGI) – Neymar has officially parted ways with Al Hilal by mutual agreement, the Saudi Pro League champions announced. The decision follows a disappointing stint at the club for Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. The 32-year-old suffered a knee injury during Brazil’s World…

Brazil’s president accused of crimes against humanity during COVID out break.

Updated at 0905 EAT on 21st October 2021 by Faith Barbara Namagembe. Senate report says Bolsonaro – who faces an election next year – is ‘the main person responsible for the government’s mistakes during the pandemic’. A Brazilian Senate report has recommended pursuing crimes against humanity and other charges against President Jair Bolsonaro over his…