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Bobi Wine Confirms 2026 Presidential Bid

August 19, 2025
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, has once again stepped into Uganda’s political spotlight, confirming his candidacy for the upcoming 2026 presidential election scheduled for January. The announcement came after senior officials from his party, the National Unity

M23 Rebels Miss Doha Peace Deal Deadline

August 19, 2025
Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group aimed at ending the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo have hit a major setback. The rebels did not attend scheduled talks in Doha on August 18, 2025, citing

Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Diplomatic Solution

August 19, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has the power to end the ongoing war with Russia almost immediately—if he agrees to specific political concessions. Trump indicated that any peace deal might involve Ukraine abandoning plans to join NATO

Flight Attendants’ Strike Disrupts Travel as Talks Resume

August 19, 2025
Negotiations resumed in Toronto late Monday night between airline executives and the union representing nearly 10,000 striking flight attendants, as the labor dispute entered its fourth day. The strike has already disrupted peak summer travel, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding passengers

Sudan Leader Urges Colombia to Halt Mercenaries

August 19, 2025
Sudan’s Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has issued a strong appeal to Colombia, calling for an immediate end to the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries to his conflict-stricken country. The request comes as Sudan continues to endure a devastating civil war between the

Iran Confirms Continued Talks With UN Nuclear Watchdog

August 19, 2025
Iran has announced it will continue engaging in dialogue with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), even as tensions with the global nuclear watchdog remain high following recent conflicts and political standoffs. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement that

Court Restricts Live Coverage in Lissu Treason Trial

August 18, 2025
The treason case against opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn today after the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court barred the live broadcast and online publication of witness statements and evidentiary materials. Presiding magistrate Franco Kiswaga issued the order while delivering directives during

Tanzanian Parties Urged to Follow Election Laws

August 18, 2025
 Leaders and officials from political parties across Tanzania have been urged to strictly adhere to the country’s Election Expenses Act to ensure transparency and avoid irregularities in the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 2025. The call came during a one-day training
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