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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized fresh sanctions imposed by the United States, describing the measures as unfair and misleading amid the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sanctions, announced earlier this week, target the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several senior military officials accused by Washington of supporting the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Congo. In response, the Rwandan government said the decision “misrepresents the reality and distorts the facts” surrounding the conflict, arguing that Rwanda is being unfairly singled out while other parties involved in the fighting are ignored. US authorities claim…

The leader of the National Unity Platform, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has expressed sympathy to traders and residents whose businesses and property were destroyed by floods following heavy rains that hit several parts of the country on Thursday. In a message shared while reportedly in hiding, Mr Kyagulanyi said he stood in solidarity with business men and women who lost merchandise after floodwaters swept through shops and markets. Appearing in a short video clip, the opposition leader was seen eating jackfruit as he addressed supporters and commented on the situation affecting traders. “What happened to the traders is painful. We have…

A report by the United Nations has alleged that Uganda helped the government of South Sudan conduct airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties during fighting in opposition-controlled areas. According to findings by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, joint aerial bombardments by South Sudanese forces and Ugandan troops targeted areas populated by civilians, particularly communities associated with opposition groups. The report says the attacks mainly affected areas inhabited by members of the Nuer ethnic group, which has been linked to forces loyal to opposition leader Riek Machar. Ugandan troops are currently deployed in South Sudan in support…

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has asked the Electoral Commission of Uganda to publish official declaration forms from the recently concluded general election, saying the continued delay raises serious questions about the transparency of the electoral process. Speaking to the media on Thursday, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya said that up to now the Electoral Commission had not uploaded the declaration of results (DR) forms to its online system for public access. Rubongoya argued that the delay could indicate irregularities in the vote tallying process. “We have been waiting for the Electoral Commission to publish the declaration forms…

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, will be recognised among international figures at the Heroes of Democracy Gala 2026, organised by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI) in New York City on April 17, 2026. The Gala, now in its fourth year, celebrates individuals who have taken personal risks to defend democratic values and freedom. This year’s honourees include U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a decorated naval aviator and gun‑safety advocate, alongside other distinguished figures selected for their contributions to democratic ideals. Founded in 2017 as a 501(c)(3) non‑profit advocacy organisation, RDI’s mission is to “unmask and…

Dancehall artist Butcherman has threatened legal action against fellow musician Bebe Cool, accusing him of failing to pay him for performances at presidential campaign rallies during the recently concluded General Election. Butcherman claims he was contracted to perform at several rallies held in support of President Yoweri Museveni, but says he has not received payment despite fulfilling his part of the agreement. “I have a contract. I will not disclose the amount, but my lawyer is working on the paperwork and we shall file the case in court,” he said in a recent statement. The singer further alleged that other…

In one of the most consequential developments in modern Middle East history, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at age 86, Iranian state media and multiple international outlets reported after a massive joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign struck Tehran and other targets across Iran on 28 February 2026. The assault described by U.S. and Israeli officials as a coordinated response to Iran’s decades-long pursuit of nuclear capability and support for militant groups in the region — marked an unprecedented direct targeting of Iran’s highest authority. President Donald Trump announced the death of Khamenei on social media late Saturday, calling…

A major military confrontation erupted on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched coordinated air and missile strikes against Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of a wider regional war. The operation, described by U.S. officials as a large-scale campaign against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, triggered swift retaliation from Tehran and prompted urgent international calls for restraint. The joint offensive began in the early hours of February 28 when Israeli forces carried out what officials described as a pre-emptive strike, followed shortly by U.S. military involvement. Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities…

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Murder convict Muhammad Ssebuufu, the proprietor of Pine Car Bond, has been released from prison after receiving a presidential pardon from Yoweri Museveni, ending more than a decade of incarceration over the killing of businesswoman Betty Donnah Katushabe. Ssebuufu walked out of Luzira Maximum Security Prison on Thursday after benefiting from the President’s prerogative of mercy exercised on the advice of the Prerogative of Mercy Committee. His release comes nearly 11 years after he was first arrested in connection with one of Uganda’s most shocking murder cases involving a business dispute. The Pine Car Bond proprietor was convicted by the…