Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 21, 2025, marking the start of his second presidential term. Thousands of supporters gathered at a stadium in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the occasion, where Trump delivered a fiery inaugural address. He vowed to usher in a “golden age”…
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Confusion Hits NUP Over Flag Bearer for Kawempe North By-Election.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing confusion and internal strife as it struggles to choose a flag bearer for the upcoming by-election in Kawempe North Constituency. Several prominent figures have shown interest in the position, complicating the party’s decision-making process. Among the contenders are Alex Luswa, who was the personal assistant to the late…
Sudanese Doctors Show Unwavering Courage Amid Heavy Bombardment.
In Sudan’s war-torn western Darfur region, Dr. Mustafa Ali Abdulrahman Ibo and his colleagues are performing life-saving surgeries under extraordinary circumstances in the last remaining hospital in el-Fasher. The hospital, which has been under siege for the last nine months, is facing intense bombardment, leaving the medical staff and patients in constant danger. Over the…
TikTok Resumes Service in the US After Trump’s Pledge to Delay Ban.
TikTok has resumed services to its 170 million users in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump intervened to delay the implementation of a law that would have banned the popular Chinese-owned app. The app had been blocked for American users on Saturday evening after a national security law came into effect, banning TikTok…
EC Secretary and Five Others Suspended for Investigation.
The Electoral Commission (EC) Secretary, Mr. Leonard Mulekwah, has been suspended alongside five other individuals within the commission. The suspension is part of an ongoing effort to facilitate an internal investigation into unspecified matters within the organization. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC Chairperson, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was a necessary step to ensure…
Ghanaian Music Legend Teddy Osei, Founder of Osibisa, Dies at 88.
Teddy Osei, the renowned Ghanaian saxophonist and music legend who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has passed away at the age of 88. Osei, a gifted drummer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, died in London on Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement from his family. Osei’s legacy in the music world is cemented through his pioneering work…
Israel Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Last-Minute Negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a crucial cabinet vote that was scheduled for Thursday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The vote, which was initially set to confirm a long-negotiated agreement, has been postponed due to last-minute changes reportedly sought by Hamas. According to Netanyahu, the delay stems from the group’s…
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo defends judiciary amid Bobi Wine’s accusations.
In a strong defense of the judiciary, Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo has responded to allegations made by opposition leader Bobi Wine regarding the impartiality of the judicial system in Uganda. Speaking to judicial officers of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal during a retreat in Mbarara City on January 14, 2025, Owiny-Dollo dismissed Bobi…
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