Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has renewed his call for international assistance to combat severe food shortages that are affecting more than one-quarter of the country’s population. The president made the appeal during a televised address on Wednesday evening, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis. According to a recent report by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee, about…
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Israel Plans to Expand Settlements in Occupied Golan Heights.
The Israeli government has approved an initiative to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, a move drawing international scrutiny. The decision follows the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, which has shifted the geopolitical dynamics of the region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the plan by citing the emergence of…
Elderly Woman Dragged by Police in Mbarara Sparks Outrage.
A shocking video has emerged showing four police officers dragging an elderly woman in the mud during an arrest in Mbarara City, Uganda. The incident, which took place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, has sparked widespread condemnation from the public and officials alike. The woman, a resident of Lubiri Cell in Mbarara City, was being…
Ugandan Leader Defends Military Trials as Veteran Opposition Leader Remains in Custody.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the controversial use of military courts to try civilians, following widespread criticism over the arrest and trial of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Museveni argued that military courts were necessary to handle crimes involving firearms to ensure national stability, citing inefficiencies in the civilian judicial system. Kizza Besigye, 68,…
US Man Freed After Months in Syrian Prison as Rebels Overthrow Assad.
A US man, Travis Timmerman, has been found near Damascus after being detained in a Syrian prison for seven months. Timmerman, who entered Syria on foot, described his dramatic release, crediting two hammer-wielding men for breaking open his prison door during a rebel uprising that toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Residents near the Syrian…
Four Senior UPDF Officers Elevated to the Rank of Major General.
In a significant development within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), four senior officers have been elevated to the rank of acting Major General and appointed as division commanders. This move aligns with the UPDF’s ongoing efforts to professionalize the force under its new establishment. The officers promoted include Brigadier Generals Stephen Mugerwa, Felix…
Ghana Police Arrest Over 100 Supporters of President-Elect John Mahama Amid Post-Election Chaos.
Authorities in Ghana have arrested over 100 individuals, predominantly supporters of President-elect John Mahama, following a wave of post-election violence and lawlessness. The unrest erupted in the wake of Saturday’s elections, with tensions rising over delays in the announcement of the results and disputes regarding some parliamentary outcomes. The arrested individuals are accused of various…
Syrian Rebels Destroy Hafez al-Assad’s Tomb in Qardaha.
In a significant development marking the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the late president and father of former president Bashar al-Assad. The mausoleum, located in Qardaha, the Assad family’s hometown in the north-western Latakia region, was set ablaze as armed men chanted in celebration. Verified…
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