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National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president Waiswa Mufumbiro has revealed reasons why he will personally not attend Hon Mathias Mpuuga’s Masaka event of thanksgiving. The event is meant to celebrate the well-being of the member of parliament and the good things he has achieved in politics for his people. Mpuuga was one of the biggest people in NUP. After he ...

The head of NATO has told the BBC that China should face consequences for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, if it does not change its ways. Jens Stoltenberg said Beijing was “trying to get it both ways” by supporting Russia’s war effort, while also trying to maintain relationships with European allies. “This cannot work in the long run,” Mr Stoltenberg ...

In a groundbreaking letter published by North Korean state media, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his commitment to forging a trade and security alliance with North Korea that would operate independently from Western influence. As anticipation builds for his imminent visit to the country, Putin emphasized the enduring bond between the two nations, which has been nurtured over the past ...

In the fast-paced landscape of East Africa’s economic growth, a storm is brewing. As the region braces itself for a projected increase in growth, concerns arise over the potential obstacles that could hinder progress. The African Development Bank forecasts a promising upturn, with growth expected to rise from 3.5 percent in 2023 to 5.1 percent in 2024 and a further ...

A dramatic incident unfolded near the Spratly Islands in the hotly disputed South China Sea on Monday as a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. The Beijing Coast Guard swiftly reported the clash, shining a spotlight on the ongoing territorial tensions in the region. China, disregarding rival claims from Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, maintains an assertive stance, ...