US President-elect Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his remarks about Canada, suggesting the northern neighbor should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking on his social media platform on Tuesday, Trump claimed, “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State,” reiterating a provocative statement he has floated multiple…
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Backs Mathias Mpuuga for Presidency, Praises His Leadership Qualities.
In a notable statement on his official X account (formerly Twitter), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and First Son, expressed admiration for a prominent Ugandan politician, hailing him as “Presidential material.” This endorsement has sparked significant discussion in the political landscape. Muhoozi’s post particularly recognized the former Leader of Opposition and current…
Sitting Tenants Protest Shs11b Compensation to Gen Nyakairima’s Widow.
Sitting tenants have raised objections over the Shs11 billion compensation awarded to Ms Patricia Alina, the widow of the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima, for a disputed piece of land. The compensation follows investigations that reportedly affirmed Ms Nyakairima’s ownership of the contested property. Mr Innocent Okong, a lawyer representing Ms Nyakairima, revealed that the matter…
Apple Accused of Using Conflict Minerals in DR Congo Complaint.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. Lawyers representing the Congolese government claim Apple is complicit in crimes linked to armed groups operating in eastern DRC. These groups allegedly control mines extracting…
Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Bomb Blast.
Moscow – Russian General Igor Kirillov, a senior official in charge of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, was killed on Tuesday in a targeted bomb attack in Moscow. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, has been claimed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), according to Al Jazeera sources. The attack took place on Ryazansky Prospekt,…
Mpuuga Calls for Opposition Unity to Unseat Government
Kampala – Former Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, and the newly announced leader of the Democratic Alliance (TDA), has urged all opposition forces to unite as part of a strategy to challenge and defeat the ruling government in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking during a press conference held today at the Democratic Party (DP)…
Court Orders Government to Compensate LRA War Crime Victims with Shs10m Each.
The High Court in Gulu has ruled that the Ugandan government must compensate victims of war crimes committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) with Shs10 million each. The judgment, delivered during an International Crimes Division (ICD) sitting, marks a significant step towards addressing the grievances of those who suffered under the LRA’s brutal insurgency….
Assad Denies Plans to Leave Syria, Claims Telegram Statement.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly stated that he never intended to flee Syria, in what is believed to be his first public comment since the fall of Damascus eight days ago. The statement was shared on Monday via a Telegram channel associated with the Syrian presidency. However, questions remain about the channel’s current…
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