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…
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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…
Gulu District to Rehabilitate Wartime Piped Water Schemes.
Gulu District is set to allocate 7.5 billion Ugandan Shillings for the rehabilitation and upgrade of six abandoned piped water schemes initially established during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. These water schemes, located in Paicho, Coope, Cwero, Labworomor, and Patiko Ajulu, were originally constructed with support from development partners to provide safe water to…
Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at the age of 100. From his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Georgia, Carter rose to national prominence during a tumultuous period in American history. Known for his integrity and commitment to honesty, he came to…
Museveni Appoints Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as KCCA Executive Director.
In a bid to address Kampala’s mounting challenges in urban management and service delivery, President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). She will be assisted by Benon Moses Kigenyi, who has been named the Deputy Executive Director. The appointments signal a renewed…
Nigerian Watch-Lover Lost in Time.
Kaduna, Nigeria – December 27, 2024 The steady tick-tock of watches is fading in Kaduna, Nigeria, where Bala Muhammad, affectionately known as Baba Bala, struggles to keep his small watch-repair shop afloat amidst the digital revolution. Nestled on one of Kaduna’s busiest shopping streets, sandwiched between building material suppliers, Muhammad’s tiny shop resembles a time…
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