Protesters filled streets across America during demonstrations against President Trump. The No Kings group organized rallies to oppose Trump's military parade and immigration policies. Cities like New York, Philadelphia and Houston saw crowds wave flags and hold signs critical of the president. Trump warned that protests at his parade would face heavy force from authorities. Organizers claimed millions joined hundreds of demonstrations nationwide.
Trump celebrated his birthday with a military parade marking 250 years of the US Army. Thousands of soldiers marched past tanks and military vehicles during the Washington DC event. The president thanked troops for their service and praised their fighting spirit. Critics called the parade a...
Boda boda drivers promised to stop sexual abuse against young girls during Father's Day celebrations. The motorcycle taxi operators gathered at Busega suburb and made commitments to protect children. Many people blame these drivers for having multiple girlfriends and seducing schoolgirls. The drivers cause high dropout rates among female students and create single mothers across Uganda. Leaders from the transport industry want to change their reputation through better behavior.
Blasio Konde leads a team of boda boda cyclists and stage chairpersons who spoke at the event. He pledged to teach fellow workers about stopping inappropriate relationships with young passengers. Konde feels sad when drivers have sexual affairs with girls the...
Ugandan soldiers gave blood to help save lives during World Blood Donor Day at their base. The troops work for the United Nations Guard Unit XI and serve peacekeeping duties throughout Somalia. They donated blood at the Level One Field Hospital located downtown Mogadishu. The soldiers joined people around the world who gave blood under the theme Give Blood Give Hope Together We Save Lives. Their actions show how peacekeepers care about helping local communities.
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye leads the Ugandan unit and praised his soldiers for participating. He said blood donors play important roles saving lives across the globe. The commanding officer encouraged all his troops to join the life-saving effort just like other peacekeepers...
Makerere University started a new program to teach students about modern technology and business skills. The school worked with Lwera Electronics company and the United Nations to create the Industry 4.0 Enterprise Development Programme. Fifteen students will join the first group of learners. Five graduates will become teachers after finishing their training. The program helps students learn electronics manufacturing and how to start their companies.
Professor Buyinza Mukadasi spoke at the launch event for the Vice Chancellor. He said young people need new skills for the fourth industrial revolution. Uganda has many young citizens who must learn modern technology to find jobs. The professor praised the partnership between the...
Two Minnesota lawmakers faced deadly attacks at their homes early Saturday morning. Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband died after a gunman shot them at their Champlin residence. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife survived gunshot wounds at their Brooklyn Park home. Governor Tim Walz called the violence politically motivated assassination attempts. Police believe one person carried out both attacks.
The shooter dressed like a police officer to trick victims into opening their doors. Chief Mark Bruley said the suspect wore a police vest and badge and drove a fake patrol car with emergency lights. Officers found the fake police vehicle at the first crime scene. The gunman shot at real police officers before running away...
Iran threatens to attack British, American and French military bases if they help defend Israel. The warning came through state media after Israeli strikes killed 60 civilians and 20 children. Explosions hit Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran during the worst fighting between these countries for decades. Israel hit more than 150 targets over 24 hours and killed nine nuclear scientists. Operations continue across both nations.
Israel says three people died from Iranian missile attacks on central cities. Air defenses responded to the strikes that injured dozens more civilians. Iran claims 78 people died from Israeli attacks but independent observers cannot verify these numbers. Both countries report heavy damage from the direct...
UN peacekeeping chief Bintou Keita met with Rwanda-backed rebels about protecting people living under their control. The rebels told her they want peace after taking the major city of Goma during January fighting. Keita said she listened carefully during Friday talks about helping local residents. She called the meeting important for ongoing efforts to help the population. Photos showed her helicopter trip to the war zone and discussions with Congo River Alliance leaders.
The M23 rebel group has seized large areas from Congo's army this year. UN peacekeepers could not stop their advance across the mineral-rich eastern region. Rebels attacked some UN soldiers during their territorial gains. Hundreds of thousands of civilians fled their...
President Museveni praised 22 senior officers who finished their security studies at the National Defence College. The officers completed advanced training at the school located at Jinja. Museveni said these graduates represent a new group of strategic leaders. He believes they will help Uganda and Africa move forward. The president gave them permission to use the NDC symbol after their names.
The NDC mark shows professional excellence and advanced security training. Museveni called the graduates strategic thinkers ready to protect Uganda. He wants them to help defend the country and transform Africa. The president stressed that Africa needs visionary leaders who know global affairs. He urged the officers to use their skills for peace...
Police officers working around West Nile and North West Nile have received stern warnings about their personal lives. Senior officials told them to stop having many romantic partners and borrowing money they cannot pay back. These habits cause money problems and hurt their work performance. The officers also heard warnings about unstable marriages that create stress.
Deputy Commissioner Cyprian Okino visited the region and spoke directly to young officers about these issues. He said each relationship costs money and officers should pick one partner to avoid risks. Okino warned that having affairs could lead to serious health problems. He reminded them that every child means more bills to pay.
The senior officer criticized both male...
