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The United States Supreme Court has recently made a significant decision regarding the fate of TikTok in the US. The law in question mandates that unless the China-based parent company ByteDance sells TikTok by this Sunday, the platform will be banned in the country. This ruling comes after TikTok argued that the law would infringe upon the free speech rights ...

Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, raised concerns about the fairness of her husband Dr. Kizza Besigye’s trial, labeling it a “travesty of justice.” Byanyima pointed fingers at President Museveni and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accusing them of manipulating the trial for political motives. Byanyima criticized the military court’s lack of impartiality, alleging that it is under the control of ...

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, ...