Thursday, 17 October 2024 Former top officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)—Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello—remain in police custody for a second night as investigations into their alleged involvement in the Kiteezi landfill tragedy continue. The three officials, who served in key roles at KCCA, were arrested on Wednesday, prompting police…
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Kenya Deputy President Hospitalized Amid Impeachment Trial.
Nairobi, Kenya — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, popularly known as “Riggy G,” has been admitted to The Karen Hospital, suffering from severe chest pains, according to his lawyer Paul Muite. Gachagua’s hospitalization came just hours before he was scheduled to testify in his own defence at an impeachment trial in the Kenyan Senate. The deputy…
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Confirms.
Yahya Sinwar, a top Hamas leader and key architect behind the 7 October attacks, has been killed in Gaza, according to Israeli authorities. Israel had identified Sinwar as a major target, placing him at the top of its most-wanted list for his role in orchestrating attacks that triggered the ongoing conflict. Israeli President Isaac Herzog…
Kabaka’s Chief and Two Others Injured in Machete Attack in Kassanda, Mityana.
Mityana, Uganda — Fear gripped residents of Myanzi Sub-county in Kassanda District and Mityana Municipality after a violent attack on Saturday night left three people injured and deeply traumatized. Among the victims was Erick Ssonko, Kabaka’s deputy chief in the area, who was targeted alongside two others by machete-wielding thugs. The incident occurred when a…
Paul Biya, Africa’s Oldest Leader, Defies Death Rumors Amid Public Absence.
Speculation over the wellbeing of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President, Paul Biya, has once again gripped Africa, fueled by his absence from several key diplomatic events. Biya, Africa’s oldest head of state and the world’s second-longest-serving president, remains a subject of intrigue, with rumors about his health dominating discussions in media and political circles. After attending the…
Drone Strike Kills Four Israeli Soldiers and Injures Over 60 in Northern Israel.
A drone strike targeting an army base in northern Israel has resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to more than 60 others. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The incident occurred at a military installation near Binyamina, a town located about 20 miles (33 km) south of Haifa. Details of the…
UK Pledges Shs4.8 Billion for Uganda’s Mpox Response.
The UK government has announced a significant financial commitment of Shs4.8 billion to bolster Uganda’s response to Mpox, a viral disease that has raised public health concerns. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by Acting High Commissioner Philip Smith to the Ministry of Health, where he met with Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. This…
Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Form Alliance Against Ethiopia.
Leaders from Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia have convened in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, to strengthen their ties amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia. This summit marks a significant development in the regional dynamics, as the three countries seek to address their strained relations with their landlocked neighbor. The Eritrean government issued a statement at the conclusion…
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