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Uganda’s President to Be Promoted to Marshal Rank

 Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces,   General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, revealed that his father, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will be promoted to the esteemed rank of Marshal on June 9, 2025. This historic promotion will take place during Uganda’s Heroes’ Day celebrations, a day
February 17, 2025

African Leaders Push for Reparations at AU Summit

At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 15 and 16, 2025, African leaders are taking a historic step toward addressing the painful legacy of slavery, colonialism, and their lasting effects on the continent. Under
February 15, 2025

M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Intensifying DRC Conflict

After days of tension, M23 rebels have successfully entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), further escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. This follows their recent conquest of Nyabibwe in South Kivu
February 15, 2025

Dr. Tulia Ackson Opens IPU Meeting on SDGs

Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Dr. Tulia Ackson,  officially opened an important meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This gathering focused on the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
February 15, 2025

U.S. Army Ends Transgender Enlistment and Health Coverage

The U.S. Army has announced that it will no longer accept transgender individuals for enlistment, nor will it provide gender-affirming medical care for active-duty service members. This new directive comes as part of a broader push from the Department of Defense, seeking
February 15, 2025

Kayaker Survives Unbelievable Whale Encounter in Chile

24-year-old Adrián Simancas narrowly escaped death after being momentarily swallowed by a humpback whale. The incident took place on February 8, 2025, near the San Isidro lighthouse, in the chilly waters of the Strait of Magellan. Simancas, who was kayaking with his
February 15, 2025

US Shifts Stance on Ukraine’s NATO Membership

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made waves on Wednesday with a candid statement about the future of Ukraine’s NATO membership, saying it’s “unrealistic” for the country to join the alliance while embroiled in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Hegseth’s comments marked
February 13, 2025
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