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,…
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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…
Putin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire but Insists on ‘Enduring Peace’.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists that any agreement must lead to “enduring peace” and address the root causes of the ongoing conflict. Speaking on the matter, Putin acknowledged that the idea of a ceasefire is “good and we absolutely support it,” but he emphasized that…
How Security Forces Crack Down on Opposition in Kawempe North By-Election
The Kawempe North by-election has become one of Uganda’s most violent electoral contests, following a pattern seen in previous by-elections in Arua Municipality, Bugiri, and Kayunga LC5. Security forces launched a brutal crackdown on opposition politicians and their supporters, raising serious human rights concerns. Heavy Deployment and Use of Force State security agencies descended on…
NUP’s Nalukoola Sues Ugandan Government Over Alleged Torture by JATT Operatives.
Kampala, Uganda – Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, has filed a lawsuit against the Ugandan government, alleging he was tortured by operatives of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT). The legal action, submitted to the High Court’s Civil Division, accuses security forces of illegal detention and…
Violence Erupts in Kawempe North as Police Clash with NUP Supporters.
Kampala, Uganda – Chaos broke out in Komamboga, Kawempe North, as police forcefully dispersed supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) ahead of Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi’s final rally for the upcoming parliamentary by-election. The violent confrontation left one person with a broken leg, heightening tensions in the area. The incident occurred as President Yoweri Museveni,…
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