Lubero, North Kivu – A Congolese military tribunal has sentenced 13 soldiers to death for charges including murder, looting, and cowardice. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday in the town of Lubero, situated in the conflict-ridden North Kivu province, where the Congolese army has been battling the M23 insurgency for nearly three years. The tribunal’s…
Tag: technology
Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Under Investigation.
A Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, leading to a tragic and chaotic scene. The incident, which occurred near the hotel’s glass entrance, resulted in the death of the truck’s driver and left seven others injured. Fortunately, officials reported that all…
Museveni Bans Police Bond, Vows to Combat Crime with LDUs.
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has announced the abolition of police bond as part of his efforts to combat crime, particularly in remote areas. In his New Year address delivered from his country home in Rwakitura on Tuesday, the President declared that police bonds would no longer be an option for handling criminal cases. He…
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty.
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty following the approval of a new law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The decision, effective immediately, marks a significant shift in the southern African nation’s approach to criminal justice. The move follows a vote in Zimbabwe’s parliament earlier in December to scrap capital punishment, a practice that has long…
UK Ushers in New Year Amid Challenging Weather.
The United Kingdom welcomed 2025, joining other Western European countries in celebrating the New Year. However, adverse weather conditions disrupted major events across the country. Despite the challenges, revelers braved the elements to mark the occasion with festivities and fireworks. In a historic moment, Syria celebrated its first New Year since the deposition of President…
Bobi Wine Ready for Coalition in 2026 Polls.
National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has declared his readiness to form or join a coalition aimed at ending President Yoweri Museveni’s decades-long rule. Bobi Wine made this announcement during his end-of-year address on December 30, 2024, held at his residence in Magere, Wakiso District. In his remarks,…
Tragic Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives as Lorry Falls Into River.
At least 71 people have tragically lost their lives in Ethiopia’s southern Sidama state after a lorry plunged into a river on Sunday. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of wedding guests when it veered off course and missed a bridge, according to local official Wosenyeleh Simion, as reported by hicginewsagency. The Sidama Police…
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Hundreds of Prisoners in UAE-Brokered Deal.
In a significant development, Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange involving hundreds of soldiers. The deal, brokered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marks a rare moment of agreement amidst the ongoing conflict. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that 150 Ukrainian soldiers were swapped for an equal number of Russian…
HICGI News Agency 