Chad interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president in May.

    Updated By Ronald sserwadda General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, proclaimed head of state by Chad’s army three years ago, is the favourite to win Monday’s presidential election after the junta violently repressed much of the opposition. But in an unprecedented scenario for Chad, Succes Masra, once a fierce opponent of the Deby dynasty who then allied…

US accused Russia of using chemical weapons in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

  Updated  By Ronald sserwadda        Washington accuses Moscow of violating global ban on chemical weapons by using chloropicrin and tear gas. The United States has accused Russia of violating the global ban on chemical weapons by using the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian soldiers and deploying riot control agents “as a method of warfare” in…

An unsuccessful asylum seeker was provided with £3,000 to travel to Rwanda.

                                       By Ronald sserwadda An unsuccessful asylum seeker has voluntarily returned to Rwanda through a removal program. It’s the first instance of an asylum seeker returning voluntarily to Rwanda. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to the east African country. It is separate…

24 people  died and several others  injured due to a road collapse in southern China.

                                           By Ronald sserwadda Around 30 individuals required medical attention and hospitalization after being rescued from their vehicles due to a road collapse. The incident caused the road to cave in, trapping the occupants of several cars. Emergency services were quick to respond and conduct the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of those affected. The…

UK has sanctioned Among Nandutu,kitutu over Karamoja ironsheets.

 Updated By Ronald Sserwadda Britain said the new sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to crack down on serious corruption around the world. The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for reportedly “stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda.” This is the first time…

Macron calls on Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo and withdraw its troops.

                                          By Ronald sserwadda French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Rwanda to cease its support for the M23 rebels who are causing chaos in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a joint press conference with President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo, who is visiting Paris, President Macron demanded that Rwanda put an end to its…