Israel-Prime-Minister-Benjamin-Netanyahu/Photo/Britannica David Gritten BBC News, Jerusalem The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint statement says Israel’s aid delivery model is dangerous and condemns what it calls the “drip feeding of aid and […]
President Felix Tshisekedi waves to the crowd during his swearing in ceremony for a second term in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on January 20, 2024 [Guylain Kipoke/AP] Press Release – Africa CDC welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 19 July 2025 between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and
Outspoken Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has dismissed the government’s attempt to link him to anti-government protests, calling it a weak and desperate move to silence dissent. Mwangi appeared in court on Monday, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, a case stemming from his alleged role in the youth-led demonstrations that have gripped the country for
The dam is situated in the Yarlung Tsangpo canyon, said to be the world’s largest and deepest canyon on land Chinese authorities have begun constructing what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory, in a project that has sparked concerns from India and Bangladesh. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a ceremony
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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is inviting submissions of proposals aimed at improving regulations for the upcoming 2025/26 season from the stakeholders in Ugandan football. According to an official communication issued by FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson Suubi, the federation is seeking contributions that will enhance the FUFA Competitions Rules as well
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Measles Outbreak Confirmed In Kumi, 26 Cases Registered. Health authorities in Kumi District have confirmed a measles outbreak in Kumi Municipality and the neighboring sub-counties of Ongino and Nyero, prompting urgent public health interventions and a planned immunization campaign targeting children under five years. The announcement was made by Dr. Emmanuel Ongola, the Kumi
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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Series of Major Strikes. Moscow faced a Ukrainian drone attack for the fifth night in a row, the city’s mayor has said, as Russia launched yet another bombardment on Ukrainian infrastructure. Video shared on social media showed chaos at Moscow’s airports after the Ukrainian drone threat disrupted flight paths. Meanwhile,
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Police Put Up UGX 50M Reward in Hunt for Entebbe Killer. Police has announced a UGX 50 million reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect behind the brutal murder of a couple in Entebbe earlier this month. The victims, Mr. Mutaaga David and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga, were killed
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MP Shamim Malende Arrested Upon Return from Nairobi. Kampala District Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende has been arrested shortly after arriving at Entebbe International Airport from Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Before her arrest, Malende briefly addressed the media, announcing plans for a peaceful countrywide demonstration in solidarity
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URA phases out container leaders in major crackdown on tax evasion. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has officially phased out the role of container leaders—intermediaries previously linked to widespread tax evasion—in a sweeping reform targeting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in customs clearance operations. Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi Rujoki made the announcement during a critical
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