The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, Gen (rtd) James Kabarebe, and M23 rebel group spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka over their alleged involvement in human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a statement from the U.S. State Department, the sanctions come in response…
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South Africa Opens G20 Talks as US Officials Snub Meeting.
South Africa has officially opened the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, with President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and adherence to international law in addressing global crises. His remarks come amid increasing tension between South Africa and the United States, as key American officials have chosen to boycott the discussions. US Secretary of State…
Kyiv News Conference with Zelensky and Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Canceled at Last Minute.
A scheduled news conference in Kyiv featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Keith Kellogg was unexpectedly canceled at the last minute. The reason for the cancellation remains unclear, but it comes amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and the United States over diplomatic and military policies. The cancellation follows recent remarks by former US…
Museveni Summons NRM MPs Over UPDF Act Amendment.
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has summoned Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The move comes in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified certain provisions of the law, deeming them unconstitutional. Sources indicate that the…
Uganda Discharges Ebola Patients Amid Ongoing Outbreak.
Ugandan health officials have discharged eight patients who recovered from the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus after testing negative twice. This marks a significant development in the country’s fight against the deadly disease, which was first reported last month. Since the outbreak began, the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) has claimed one life…
Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ Amid Disinformation Row.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and criticizing his leadership amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump accused Zelensky of doing a “terrible job” and claimed that the Ukrainian leader was “refusing to have elections” in the country. Trump’s remarks come as…
Nyanjura, Ingrid Turinawe Among Five Charged Over ‘Free Besigye’ Protest in Kampala.
Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and activist Ingrid Turinawe are among five individuals who have been charged in connection with the “Free Besigye and All Political Prisoners” protest in Kampala. The group appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on February 18, 2025, following their arrest the previous day. The activists were…
UPDF Enters Congolese City of Bunia Amid Rising Tensions.
Bunia, DRC – February 18, 2025 – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have officially entered the eastern Congolese city of Bunia, a move aimed at preventing further violence in the region. This development follows recent warnings from Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated that the UPDF would deploy unless…
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