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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a crucial cabinet vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, citing Hamas’s last-minute demands for changes to the agreement. This move has stirred up tensions in the region, delaying the implementation of the much-anticipated ceasefire. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed optimism despite the delay, assuring that the loose ends are ...

In the aftermath of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw held in Nairobi, Kenya, Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put expressed his apprehension regarding the formidable opponents awaiting his team in Group C. Uganda finds itself in Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and the enigmatic Q1 and Q2 teams, set to emerge from a pool of six competitive nations. ...

The Uganda Electoral Commission has unveiled a revised roadmap for the upcoming 2025/2026 general elections, delineating a detailed schedule of activities crucial for a seamless electoral process. Commencing on August 6, 2024, with constituency demarcation and polling station reorganization, the electoral timeline sets the foundation for essential preparatory tasks that will continue until August 16, 2024. From September 20, 2024, ...

In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden issued a stark warning about the emergence of a “dangerous” oligarchy in America, expressing concerns over the growing concentration of extreme wealth, power, and influence that poses a threat to democracy and fundamental freedoms. Biden, at 82, highlighted the rise of an “ultra-wealthy tech industrial complex” that could potentially exert unchecked ...

As the period from January 12 to February 9, 2026, approaches, Ugandans are gearing up to participate in the electoral process to select leaders at various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Councils. This democratic exercise aligns with Article 61(2) of the Constitution, embodying the essence of civic engagement and governance. In a press release dated July 2024, Justice ...