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…
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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…
Steering Parliament, The Fairness of Uganda’s Speakers of Parliament Under Scrutiny.
The role of Speaker of Parliament in Uganda has long been central to the country’s democratic processes. However, recent events and critiques have cast doubt on the fairness and independence of the individuals who have occupied this pivotal position. Former Speakers Edward Ssekandi and Rebecca Kadaga, along with the current Speaker Anita Among, have come…
Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.
In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…
Hezbollah Media Chief Killed in Israeli Strike in Beirut.
Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, has been confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike that targeted central Beirut on Sunday. The attack struck the headquarters of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath party, located in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighborhood, a central area of the capital. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the…
Independent Candidate Akifeza Wins Kisoro Woman MP By-election.
Kisoro, Uganda – In a highly anticipated contest, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza, an independent candidate, has emerged victorious in the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election held on November 15, 2024. Her triumph comes after a competitive race to fill the vacant seat following the tragic death of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, the former MP and…
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