Uganda’s Namboole Stadium is set to shine as it hosts a significant fixture in the 2025 Nations Cup qualifiers. In recent years, the Ugandan national football team, known as the Cranes, faced challenges in securing a home venue, often playing their matches in countries like Morocco, Egypt, Tanzania, and occasionally Kenya. However, fortunes have shifted,…
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Tanzania’s main opposition leader killed in an acid attack, drawing condemnation from the president.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the brutal killing of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the main opposition party Chadema. Kibao, 69, was abducted, beaten, and doused with acid while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Tanga. The post-mortem revealed severe beating and acid burns on his face. His death has heightened…
EU reports Iran has credibly supplied ballistic missiles to Russia.
The European Union is investigating “credible” reports from allies suggesting that Iran has provided Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. Tehran has denied these allegations, while the US State Department has warned that such an action would represent a “dramatic escalation” with “significant consequences.” On Monday, EU spokesman Peter Stano confirmed that allies…
Sudan rejected UN’s call for a peacekeeping force to protect civilians.
Sudan has rejected a UN call for an international peace force to protect civilians amidst its ongoing civil war. A UN fact-finding mission reported that Sudan’s warring parties had committed severe human rights violations against civilians. Since the conflict began in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), thousands have…
Putin Expresses Support for Kamala Harris in Upcoming U.S. Presidential Election.
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly declared support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Putin’s endorsement follows President Joe Biden’s recent withdrawal from the race and his subsequent recommendation that his supporters back Harris. Putin articulated that Biden, who was previously favored by Russia, had a significant influence…
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set ablaze by her ex-boyfriend.
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died following an attack by her ex-boyfriend. who doused her in petrol and set her on fire. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, sustained severe burns in the incident that occurred after she returned from church with her two daughters. Authorities in north-west Kenya,…
Donald Trump Unveils Ambitious Economic Plan, Taps Elon Musk for Key Role.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive economic plan aimed at revitalizing the American economy. During a speech on Thursday, Trump outlined several key proposals designed to stimulate growth, reduce costs, and enhance American manufacturing. Central to his plan is the formation of a new government efficiency commission, which will be led by prominent…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine recuperating after police attack – party.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been injured in the leg in a confrontation with a policeman, but his party says he is recovering in hospital. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said the pop star-turned-politician had been hit by a tear-gas canister – initially it was thought his wound was caused by a bullet.The incident…
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