Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the current ceasefire in Gaza will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday. Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu reiterated that the Israeli military is prepared to resume “intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated” should the militant group fail to comply. Hamas had initially planned…
Tag: technology
Besigye Goes on Hunger Strike Amid Legal Battle.
Kampala, Uganda – November 20, 2024 Uganda’s veteran opposition leader, retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, has gone on a hunger strike while facing trial at the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. Besigye, a longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, was seen standing in the steel dock as legal proceedings against him continued. Sources…
M23 Rebel Leader Sultani Makenga: The Man Behind DR Congo’s Turmoil.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is once again engulfed in conflict as fighters from the notorious M23 rebel group advance through the country’s east. Their battles with the national army have led to the capture of key territories, the deaths of thousands in just a fortnight, and escalating tensions between DR Congo and…
Hamas Suspends Hostage Releases, Israel on High Alert.
Hamas has announced the suspension of further hostage releases, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The group claims that Israel has delayed the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, attacked civilians with shelling and gunfire, and failed to facilitate the agreed-upon entry of humanitarian aid. The decision…
Trump Defends Musk as Doge to Scrutinize Military Spending.
President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Elon Musk as the billionaire pushes to shut down sections of the U.S. government, despite ongoing legal challenges and concerns over transparency and conflicts of interest. Speaking on Sunday, Trump dismissed allegations that Musk was benefiting personally from the changes the administration is seeking to implement,…
Anita Among Declares Unopposed Bid for Speaker of Parliament in 2026.
Wakiso, Uganda – The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among, has announced her intention to seek re-election for the speakership in the 2026–2031 term, stating that she will run unopposed. Among made the declaration while attending the annual general meeting of the Uganda District Councils’ Speakers Association (UDICOSA) in Wakiso District. She expressed confidence…
President Museveni Appoints Flavia Zeija as Deputy Chief Justice.
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavia Zeija as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Richard Buteera, who is set to retire in April this year upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Justice Zeija has been serving as the Principal Judge and will now take on a higher role in…
Ugandan Rugby Player Jailed for Rape in Cardiff.
A Ugandan rugby player who sought asylum in Wales has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for raping a woman in Cardiff. Philip Pariyo, 32, was found guilty of the offence in December 2024 after repeatedly denying the allegations. Cardiff Crown Court heard that he had developed a close friendship with…
HICGI News Agency 