US President Donald Trump has announced a decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Colombia, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry to two US military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump stated that the tariffs would be implemented “immediately,” with plans to escalate them to 50% in…
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UNEB Directs Schools to Clear Arrears to Access 2024 PLE Results.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has instructed all schools with outstanding balances to clear their arrears before they can access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule confirmed that the board has identified numerous schools with unpaid invoices, some dating back to as far as 2017. Kalule explained that…
Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos Warns of Fraudsters Exploiting Her Image.
Namibia’s former First Lady, Monica Geingos, has issued a video message to warn the public about fraudsters using her name and likeness in fraudulent schemes. The manipulated videos, which have been circulating on social media for some time, falsely depict Geingos promoting a foreign exchange (forex) investment opportunity. The fraudsters are using her image to…
Trump’s Warning to Global Business Leaders at Davos: “Make in America or Face Tariffs”.
In one of his first major speeches as President of the United States, Donald Trump addressed global business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, making bold statements about his “America First” policy. Trump sent a strong message to businesses worldwide, telling them that if they do not manufacture their…
Court Dismisses Common Nuisance Case Against MP Ssemujju and 13 Others.
A Kampala court has dismissed a case of common nuisance against Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, Ssemujju Nganda, and 13 other members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction. The case stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 5, 2024, when the group, including Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, marched to…
Tundu Lissu Elected Chairman of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party, Chadema.
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected as the new chairman of Chadema, the country’s main opposition party. In a tightly contested election, Lissu ousted Freeman Mbowe, the party’s long-serving leader, who had held the position for over two decades. The election highlighted significant internal divisions within Chadema, with Lissu campaigning for changes in…
Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Sanctions.
In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to take immediate action to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that failure to reach a deal would result in new tariffs and sanctions. Trump, who has previously maintained a good relationship with the Russian leader, described the…
Former RDCs, RCCs Cry Foul Over Unmet Promises, Cite Unfair Treatment and Sectarianism.
The National Former RDCs, RCCs, and Deputies Association has expressed deep concerns over unmet promises regarding resettlement packages, highlighting that many of their members continue to suffer despite the government’s earlier assurances. In a recent conference, members of the association raised a variety of issues, with a particular focus on what they described as…
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