Jinja, Uganda – The Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), a financial institution for members of the Ugandan military, has marked significant growth over the past two decades, expanding from just 30 members to 111,283. The institution has also disbursed over Shs3.6 trillion in loans to its members, strengthening financial inclusion within the…
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Nigeria and Kenya Among Countries Facing HIV Drug Shortages,WHO.
Eight countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Lesotho, are facing a potential shortage of HIV drugs, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported. The warning comes after the United States decided to pause foreign aid, a move that could severely disrupt HIV treatment programs in these nations. The decision was made in January following…
Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Collapses.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which had lasted for just two months, has been decisively broken. Overnight, Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza, signaling a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attacks have reignited fears of further bloodshed and devastation in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes were necessary due…
State Drops Charges Against Deceased Kawempe North MP Ssegirinya.
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has officially withdrawn all charges against the late Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya. Ssegirinya, who had spent most of his time in prison and hospital due to legal battles, was accused of orchestrating the Masaka machete attacks that resulted in the deaths of 26 people. Ssegirinya’s legal…
Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Over Alleged ‘Neo-Colonial Delusions.
Rwanda has announced a complete severance of diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing the European nation of persistently undermining its sovereignty and interfering in regional affairs. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Rwanda and Belgium over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Rwandan government issued a formal statement on Monday,…
Zelensky Accuses Putin of Dragging Out Ceasefire Talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of prolonging ceasefire negotiations to continue the war. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to “play games with war” and reiterated that Putin cannot easily exit the conflict without losing significant political standing. His remarks come amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations, with…
Mufti Mubajje’s Tenure Extended by Five Years Amid Controversy.
The tenure of Uganda’s Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, has been extended by another five years, despite expectations that he would retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, as stipulated by the 1986 Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution. Sheikh Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was due to step…
Southern African Forces to Withdraw from DR Congo Amid Rebel Advances.
Southern African leaders have announced plans to withdraw their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where they have been assisting the government in battling rebel forces. This decision comes at a critical time, as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group continues to gain ground in the region. The Southern African troops were…
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