Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1623 EAT on Wednesday 16 September 2026 For the third time, the US House of Representatives has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The 220-204 vote late Tuesday…
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Trump promises $5,000 payout to every US adult if Republicans win midterms
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1334 EAT on Thursday 10 September 2026 The offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention held midway through a US presidential term. Trump provided no details on how the proposed payments would be implemented or funded, saying only that the money would have to…
US-Iran War Over Hormuz Threatens Gulf Waters
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 The United States-Iran war is increasingly playing out at sea, with both sides targeting vessels in and around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. On September 8, U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near…
Canada Prepares for Prolonged Trade War as Counter-Tariffs on US Kick In
Updated by Faith N Ruhinda at 1318 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28 billion ($20 billion; £15 billion) worth of US products, ranging from steel and furniture to cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs reaching as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster were initially included on the list…
US Provides Uganda with Life-Saving Ebola Treatment
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1144 EAT on Thursday 3 September 2026 The United States government has donated vials of the experimental Ebola antibody treatment MBP134 to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with the treatment showing potential to reduce deaths among Ebola patients. Dr Charles Ayume, State Minister for Health in charge of Primary…
UAE Intercepts Drone Following US-Iran Attacks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1504 EAT on Monday 31 August 2026 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over its territorial waters, while denying reports that its Al Menhad airbase had come under attack, following the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran for…
US Carries Out ‘Heavy’ Strikes on Iran Following Attempted Attack on American Forces
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 US Central Command (Centcom) said it had struck “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets after Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan and against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that three people, including…
Saudi Arabia Supports US Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1159 EAT on Wednesday 29 July 2026 US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes targeted “Iran-aligned terrorists” who it accused of being directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attack US forces and Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure. Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a state-backed paramilitary group…
