The Constitutional Court has delivered a clarification regarding the case of Geoffrey Kazinda, the former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, after he filed a petition seeking to permanently prohibit the state from prosecuting him. Kazinda, who has been embroiled in a series of legal battles over corruption and related charges,…
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Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrages into Israel Following Deadly Beirut Airstrike.
Hezbollah has fired a massive barrage of rockets into Israel, with reports indicating that around 250 rockets were launched across the border from Lebanon. This marks one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since hostilities escalated in September. The attacks targeted northern and central regions of Israel, including areas close to Tel Aviv, causing significant…
Deputy RDC Majambere Remanded Over Land Grabbing and Cattle Theft.
Gomba, Uganda – November 21, 2024:Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukiga District, Ivan Kamuntu Semakula, alias Majambere, was remanded to custody following his appearance in Gomba Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He faces charges related to the theft of 157 cows, valued at approximately Shs318 million, and allegations of land grabbing. The…
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Commander Over Alleged War Crimes.
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for three high-profile figures: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. This decision follows a ruling by the ICC’s pre-trial chamber, which rejected Israel’s legal challenges to the court’s jurisdiction. The court stated there…
Opposition Veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye Remanded to Luzira Prison on Arms Charges.
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…
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…
