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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Nalukoola Declared Winner in Kawempe North By-election as EC Gazettes Results.
Kampala, March 13, 2025 – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Counsel Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola as the winner. This declaration comes after weeks of anticipation following the highly contested election. According to the gazette notice, Nalukoola’s total vote count has increased by 175 votes from the…
UNAIDS Chief Warns That US HIV Aid Cuts Could Endanger Millions of Lives.
The United States’ decision to halt foreign aid funding, including support for global HIV programs, could result in a drastic increase in infections and deaths, according to UNAids Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. She has warned that the cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections daily and over six million deaths over the…
Erdogan Denounces Istanbul Protests as ‘Evil’ as Demonstrations Enter Sixth Day.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned the growing wave of protests in Istanbul, branding them as “evil” and accusing the country’s main opposition party of fueling unrest. The demonstrations, now in their sixth consecutive day, erupted following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges. Imamoglu, a key rival of Erdogan,…
FDC Leaders in Lira Endorse NRM’s Jane Ruth Aceng for Second Term.
Lira City, Uganda – In a surprising political development, leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Lira have endorsed Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng for a second term as the Women Member of Parliament for Lira City in the 2026 elections. A total of 253 FDC members, including the party’s City General…
Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Female and African IOC President.
Zimbabwe’s sports minister, Kirsty Coventry, has made history by becoming the first woman and first African to be elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The former Olympic swimmer, aged 41, replaces Thomas Bach, who has led the organization since 2013. Coventry’s election also makes her the youngest president in the IOC’s…
Zelensky Urges Putin to Drop ‘Unnecessary Demands’ in Peace Talks with EU Leaders.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to abandon what he called “unnecessary demands” in ongoing peace talks. Speaking at a news conference, Zelensky rejected Russia’s conditions for a potential peace deal, particularly regarding Ukraine’s NATO membership, which Russia wants taken off the table. His comments came after addressing a summit of…
Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for ULS President Isaac Ssemakadd.
Kampala, Uganda – The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued an international warrant of arrest for Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Isaac Ssemakadde, after he failed to appear in court despite previous summons. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi issued the warrant following Ssemakadde’s repeated failure to honor criminal summons and a prior arrest warrant. The…
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