Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0932 EAT on Wednesday 30 September 2026 Canada has extended temporary immigration and border measures affecting travellers from Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over concerns about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The measures, which were first introduced in May, have been…
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Canada Prepares for Prolonged Trade War as Counter-Tariffs on US Kick In
Updated by Faith N Ruhinda at 1318 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28 billion ($20 billion; £15 billion) worth of US products, ranging from steel and furniture to cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs reaching as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster were initially included on the list…
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada as Carney vows to intensify trade talks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1136 EAT on Tuesday 21 July 2026 US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a broad range of goods imported from Canada, citing what he described as “unequal treatment” of US exports, including cars, dairy products and alcohol. Everyday consumer goods, including wine and hockey…
Congratulations Mark Carney on your Election as Canada’s New Prime Minister, and to the Liberal Party on this great victory.
Congratulations Mark Carney on your election as Canada’s new Prime Minister, and to the Liberal Party on this great victory. Canada continues to … Congratulations Mark Carney on your Election as Canada’s New Prime Minister, and to the Liberal Party on this great victory.
Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico in Exchange for Increased Border Enforcement
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 05:12 EAT Tuesday 04 February 2025 WASHINGTON | HICGI — Trump Pauses Tariff Threats on Canada and Mexico Amid Border Security Negotiations President Donald Trump agreed Monday to a 30-day pause on his proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada, as the U.S.’s two largest trading partners took steps…
Ugandans in the U.S. Face Uncertainty as Trump Signs Executive Order on Deportations
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 18:34 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 Minister Oryem Okello warned Ugandans in the U.S. to declare their wealth and assets. Ugandans, along with other foreign nationals living in the United States, have been under increasing pressure since last week after the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, signed an…
Christmas celebrations: Owek. Mayiga, Minister Muyingo, Bobi Wine deliver key messages
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – Updated at 1529 EAT on Wednesday 25th December 2024 Believers flocked to places of worship today to mark Christmas with prayers and reflections. At St Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, the celebrations were led by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere and attended by eminent figures, including the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga,…
Toronto city councillor Jaye Robinson dies at age 61.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Councillor Jaye Robinson passed away last night in the presence of her family,” her office confirmed in a post on X on Friday. No immediate cause of death was given. She was 61 Robinson was diagnosed with two forms of breast cancer in 2019 forcing her into a…
