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A meeting aimed at calming tensions between the US and South Africa took a surprising turn when President Donald Trump made his counterpart feel defensive by accusing that white farmers in South Africa were being harmed and mistreated. Trump’s mention of a “white genocide” in South Africa, supported by a potentially misleading video, sparked skepticism. The authenticity of the video ...

In a recent presentation to the Budget Committee, Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda disclosed the allocation of over UGX 720 billion in the 2025/26 national budget for private ventures and debt repayments. The allocations raised concerns, particularly the substantial sums designated for projects like the International Specialised Hospital in Lubowa and compensation payments to the Democratic Republic of Congo ...

Embarking on a mission of paramount importance, Cyril Ramaphosa, the master negotiator who once steered the ANC through historic talks, faces a formidable challenge as he gears up for a consequential rendezvous at the White House. His task? To mend the frayed threads of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the US, a test that will push his fabled negotiation ...

Soroti High Court, under the leadership of Resident Judge Boniface Wamala, handed down a significant sentence of 55 years in prison to David Okello, aged 34, for the grave offenses of rape and robbery. Judge Wamala did not mince words in describing Okello’s actions as “terrifying and unlawful,” highlighting the profound impact they had on the victim, his 40-year-old aunt. ...

The trajectory of Donald Trump ‘s efforts to address the Ukraine War has been nothing short of a whirlwind. From bold promises of swift resolution to the current emphasis on personal diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the landscape of peace negotiations remains uncertain and fluid. Following a recent exchange with Putin, Trump underscored the necessity of direct negotiations between ...