BBC | Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the former prison on an island off the coast of California.In a message on his Truth Social site on Sunday, President Trump said that "for too long America has been plagued by vicious, vi
State inquiry launched into fraudulent mining deal that duped Dutch investor, exposed systemic abuse in Uganda’s extractive sectorKotido, Uganda – A significant financial scandal involving an alleged UGX 2 billion go
As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda’s rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered.Dear reader, let us review a few instances that should have us questi
BBC | Hong Kong has released four former opposition lawmakers who were among dozens of pro-democracy leaders jailed under the city's controversial National Security Law( NSL).The four - Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan - had pleaded guilty and were each sent
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is pictured before a meeting at the Costa Rican presidential house in San Jose on November 11, 2024.CNN — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, offering t
President Yoweri Museveni is under growing pressure following revelations by opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye about his detention conditions, which have sparked public outcry and emotional reactions among his supporters.
Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Elections Committee and assistant to the Secretary General, has called on party foot soldiers to utilize social media responsibly and refrain from attacking individuals who hold different political views.Speaking during a
Defiant lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have launched a second attempt to secure bail for their clients, filing a fresh application in the High Court's criminal division today.This move comes after their initial bail request was denied on April 11th, with the c
Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza has received a much-needed boost in his legal battle after a senior advocate stepped in to defend him, bringing a new twist to his case.The case of detained Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza has
Born on August 26, 1952, in Mubende District, Uganda, Major General Kasirye Ggwanga was more than just a military officer—he was a patriot, an environmentalist, and an unwavering advocate for the people.His lega
