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Supporters of Col Dr. Kizza Besigye, who were initially relieved by the recent Supreme Court ruling on court-martialing civilians, faced disappointment on Saturday morning. This was due to a surprising announcement from a senior army officer. Colonel Chris Magezi declared that Dr. Kizza Besigye would not be released despite the Supreme Court ruling. As the “Military Assistant in charge of ...

The United Nations has recently reported a tragic toll of at least 700 fatalities in Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, amidst fierce clashes. The conflict, primarily involving M23 rebels allegedly supported by Rwanda, has escalated dramatically, with approximately 2,800 individuals sustaining injuries. As the rebels advance towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, tensions continue to mount. ...

During the recent parliamentary session, the Budget Framework Paper for the 2025-26 financial year was given the green light, with a substantial 57.4 trillion shillings allocated. However, a significant portion, nearly half of this amount, is earmarked for managing Uganda’s mounting debt, which stands at a staggering 109.8 trillion shillings. Kira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, raised poignant concerns ...

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has recently pointed fingers at the judiciary, claiming that an upcoming Supreme Court ruling may be manipulated to justify the ongoing prosecution of opposition members in military tribunals. Leading up to the much-anticipated judgment in the Kabaziguruka versus Attorney General case, PFF representatives have voiced their apprehensions during a press conference in Kampala, cautioning ...

US President Donald Trump has made a bold decision to construct a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, with plans to accommodate up to 30,000 individuals. The President stated that this facility, to be located at the US Navy base in Cuba, would specifically house what he referred to as “the worst criminal illegal aliens posing a threat to the ...