Washington, D.C. – Veteran journalist and former Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster, Shaka Ssali, has passed away in the United States. He died approximately two hours ago after undergoing surgery, following months of battling an undisclosed ailment. Shaka Ssali, originally from Kigezi, Uganda, built an illustrious career in journalism while living in exile. He became…
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VP’s Arrest Signals Collapse of South Sudan Peace Deal, His Party Claims.
The arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has effectively collapsed the 2018 peace deal that ended the country’s five-year civil war, according to his party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM/IO). According to the SPLM/IO, an armed convoy led by top security officials, including the country’s defence minister, stormed Machar’s residence…
Germany Leads Resistance Against Trump’s Car Tariffs, Vows Firm Response.
Germany has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts, declaring that it “will not give in” to economic pressure. German officials emphasized that Europe must respond firmly to the tariffs, which they view as an unfair trade barrier. The move has sparked outrage…
US Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala Floods.
Kampala, March 26, 2026 – Heavy morning rains have caused massive flooding across Kampala, leaving at least seven people dead and causing widespread destruction. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as emergency response teams continue rescue efforts. The devastating floods that hit Kampala early Wednesday morning, causing widespread destruction across the city. Authorities have…
White House Condemns Reporter Over Leaked Signal Messages.
The White House has strongly criticized The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg after he published newly leaked messages from a Signal group chat involving top U.S. officials. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during a daily press briefing, denouncing Goldberg as an “anti-Trump hater” and downplaying the significance of the leaked messages. Leavitt…
MP-elect Nalukoola to Be Sworn in Tomorrow, Confirms Speaker Among.
Kampala, Uganda – March 25, 2025 The newly elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, is set to be sworn in tomorrow, according to an official announcement by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. In a statement issued today, Speaker Among confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony will take place in her chambers at…
Burundi’s President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack.
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has claimed that Rwanda is planning to attack his country, citing “credible intelligence” that supports his allegations. In an interview with the BBC, Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of attempting to destabilize Burundi, drawing parallels to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Burundian leader…
US Intelligence Officials Questioned Over Secret Air Strike Chat as Trump Defends Adviser.
Washington, D.C. — US intelligence officials Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe faced intense questioning before the Senate Intelligence Committee over their involvement in a group chat that reportedly discussed US air strikes in Yemen earlier this month. The controversy erupted after it was revealed that the chat accidentally included a journalist, raising concerns about…
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