Uganda’s veteran opposition leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been remanded to Luzira Prison following his appearance before the General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye, who is facing serious charges related to unlawful possession of firearms, will remain in custody until December 2, 2024, when his case is set to resume. Dr. Besigye, along with his associate…
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Ugandan Musician Alien Skin Remanded Over Robbery Charges.
Ugandan musician Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has been remanded to prison following charges of robbery and violence, after a dramatic incident in Kampala’s Makindye district. The 26-year-old musician, who was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he was formally charged with robbing Salim…
Ukraine Fires UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Missiles Into Russia for the First Time.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has launched UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets within Russian territory for the first time. The missiles, which are long-range precision-guided munitions, were used in an operation that marks a notable shift in the nature of Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts. Although the UK government has not yet…
Somaliland Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Election.
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the presidential election in Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The 69-year-old opposition leader secured 64% of the vote, defeating incumbent President Musa Abdi Bihi, who garnered 35%. Irro’s victory marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Somaliland, which declared independence…
Manhattan DA Urges Court to Uphold Trump’s Hush Money Conviction.
In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the President elect Donald Trump’s hush money case, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has filed a letter to the judge arguing that Trump’s conviction should not be dismissed. The case, which revolves around payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence allegations of extramarital affairs, has been a…
Shoe Hawker Remanded Over ‘Demeaning’ Remarks About Museveni, Muhoozi, and Anita Among.
Juma Musuuza, a 27-year-old shoe hawker, was remanded to prison by the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court after being charged with demeaning high-ranking Ugandan officials, including President Yoweri Museveni, his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Musuuza, who is also known by his alias Madubarah, appeared before Chief Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis,…
Ugandan TikToker Sentenced to 32 Months in Jail for Insulting President Museveni.
A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, known for his comedic videos on TikTok, was found guilty of four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. The charges stemmed from a video he posted, in which he mockingly…
Russia Warns of Response if Ukraine Uses US Long-Range Missiles to Strike Its Territory.
Russia has issued a stark warning, vowing to take “appropriate” action if Ukraine employs US-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory. The Kremlin’s threat follows a statement by US officials confirming that President Joe Biden has approved the use of these advanced weapons by Ukraine, a move that could escalate the ongoing conflict in the…
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