Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in Washington on Wednesday ahead of a high-stakes peace agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to preside over the event at the White House on Thursday, even as heavy fighting flared along the two African countries’ shared border. The leaders’ arrival […]
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The agreement comes against the backdrop of renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo, where the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group has made territorial gains in recent weeks. The region, long marred by conflict involving more than 100 armed groups, holds some of the world’s most valuable mineral reserves essential for modern technologies, including electric vehicles. Washington
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Many of those arrested face charges ranging from public nuisance and disobedience to obstruction and incitement of violence, and they reportedly remain in custody. “It is deeply regrettable that election campaigns have once again been marked by widespread arbitrary arrests, detentions and the use of unnecessary or disproportionate force against the opposition, as well as
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The East African Assembly has passed a motion arguing the council of ministers and partner states to develop a regional framework of protecting donkeys and regulating donkey skin trade with close to 5.9M donkeys facing slaughter in the name of ejiao in China, a chinese traditional remedy for skin care aged and boosting manpower.
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, today held a campaign rally at Kirambe Market in Ijumo Parish, Mitooma Sub County, Mitooma District. During the rally, the President reiterated major contributions of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to Uganda, starting with peace, which he said
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Pope Leo urged US President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday not to try to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using military force. Leo, the first US pope, said it would be better to attempt dialogue or impose economic pressure on Venezuela if Washington wants to pursue change there. The Trump administration has been weighing options
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Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa as the new Head of the General Court Martial (GCM), reconstituting the military court at a time when the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling against trying civilians in military courts remains largely unenforced. The appointment is contained in a November 25, 2025 letter addressed to
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025- GABORONE, BOTSWANA: The “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” arrived triumphantly in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone on Day 13, with MTN Uganda playing the pivotal role of providing the expedition’s entire digital backbone across six countries. As the connectivity partner for the historic 13,000 km round-trip journey from Kampala to
Parliament has been recalled from adjournment to handle urgent national business ahead of critical budget deadlines, according to a message shared by Speaker Anita Annet Among on her X account. The House had earlier adjourned on 30th October 2025 to allow Members of Parliament to fully engage in ongoing electoral activities. However, Speaker Among noted
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President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled final plans for the construction of an international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara city. Speaking at a rally at Mbarara Golf Course Booma Grounds on Monday, Museveni said the project will be undertaken by Chinese and Brazilian partners and built to the standard of Entebbe International Airport. “Mbarara people, you
