The US has charged and sanctioned Russian state media executives and restricted Kremlin-linked broadcasters as it accused Moscow of a widespread campaign to interfere with the presidential election. The Justice, State, and Treasury Departments announced coordinated actions on Wednesday to “aggressively counter” the alleged operations. Attorney General Merrick Garland accused state broadcaster RT, formerly Russia…
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Bobi Wine Hurt in Altercation with Police.
Kampala, September 4, 2024 — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been hospitalized following a confrontation with security forces. The incident occurred on September 3, 2024, in Wakiso District, where clashes erupted between police officers and supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to reports, Bobi Wine sustained injuries…
Hamas leader charged by the US for the attack on Israel.
The US has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and several other prominent figures in the Palestinian group in connection with its deadly attack in Israel on 7 October of last year. The Justice Department said it was indicting six Hamas members on charges including the murder of US citizens, conspiracy to finance terrorism and use…
Three Anti-Corruption Protestors Remanded for Parliament Disruption.
Three anti-corruption protestors, Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo, have been remanded. In custody after a dramatic protest at Parliament. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Mr. Ronald Kayiizi at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. They are charged with being a common nuisance, as defined under section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act….
Ten Nigerian protesters have been charged with treason.
Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed “10 days of rage”, were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are…
Biden accuses Netanyahu of insufficient efforts to free Gaza hostages.
Joe Biden has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas, amidst reports of a new “final” proposal being sent to the Israeli prime minister. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with negotiators in the Situation Room to finalize the proposal, following protests in Israel over…
Museveni Accuses Kenya’s Babu Owino of Colluding with Political Opponents.
In a recent statement, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused Babu Owino, a prominent Kenyan politician, of engaging in activities that undermine his political interests. Museveni, who claims to be well-versed in intelligence matters, suggested that Owino has been involved in dealings with groups opposed to his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni’s remarks came…
DR Congo Faces Severe Mpox Outbreak with 35 New Deaths Reported.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently reported 35 additional deaths due to Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. This latest update raises the total number of deaths from Mpox since January to over 600, according to a report by the Ministry of Health released on Wednesday. The outbreak has intensified across…
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