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,…
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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…
Malawi President Appeals for International Food Aid Amid Severe Crisis.
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…
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,…
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