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GTA VI Delay Has Gamers Losing Their Minds
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended Grand Theft Auto VI's delay to May 26, 2026, calling it "a worthy investment" despite initial player disappointment. Speaking to IGN, Zelnick said the extra development time allows Rockstar Games to achieve "its creative vision with no limitations" as the team continues "seeking perfection." "While delays pain me - how could they not? The most important thing is to support your teams in their search for perfection," Zelnick said during the company's fourth quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call. He expressed confidence in the new release date, noting Take-Two's strong track record of meeting announced deadlines. "Generally, when we set a specific date, that ends up being the date," he told The Game...
MPs Force Civilians Into Military Courts
Uganda's Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth introduced legislation that would allow military courts to try civilians despite a recent Supreme Court ruling against the practice. The UPDF Amendment Bill comes just months after Uganda's highest court struck down similar provisions in January 2025, calling them unconstitutional. The bill permits military trials for civilians in "limited circumstances," including those possessing military equipment or aiding soldiers in serious crimes. Critics note these mirror the same circumstances previously ruled unconstitutional. In his January ruling, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo emphasized that "ordinary courts alone have jurisdiction to try civilians" and dismissed arguments that military...
Uganda MPs Drag Civilians into Military Courts
Uganda's Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth introduced legislation that would allow military courts to try civilians despite a recent Supreme Court ruling against the practice. The UPDF Amendment Bill comes just months after Uganda's highest court struck down similar provisions in January 2025, calling them unconstitutional. The bill permits military trials for civilians in "limited circumstances," including those possessing military equipment or aiding soldiers in serious crimes. Critics note these mirror the same circumstances previously ruled unconstitutional. In his January ruling, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo emphasized that "ordinary courts alone have jurisdiction to try civilians" and dismissed arguments that military...
Kenya SHIF Health App Fails Rural Folks Big Time
According to a new policy brief, Kenya struggles with healthcare system changes as it moves from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Insurance Fund while pushing digital access. The March 2025 report from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and partners shows the digital divide threatens to leave behind rural communities, women, elderly citizens, and persons with disabilities. Despite legal frameworks supporting digital health, implementation varies widely between countries. The poorest areas often lack basic needs like electricity and internet access. Data security remains a major concern. Many health facilities lack proper protection systems for patient information, leaving sensitive details at risk...
According to a new policy brief, Kenya struggles with healthcare system changes as it moves from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Insurance Fund while pushing digital access. The March 2025 report from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and partners shows that the digital divide threatens to leave behind rural communities, women, elderly citizens, and persons with disabilities. Despite legal frameworks supporting digital health, implementation varies widely between countries. The poorest areas often lack basic needs like electricity and internet access. Data security remains a major concern. Many health facilities lack proper protection systems for patient information, leaving sensitive details at...
Uganda NUP Fights Back Against State Abductions
Uganda sees more arrests as the election season heats up. The National Unity Platform reports over 100 supporters currently behind bars, with thousands more picked up since 2019. Party Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya remains hopeful despite these challenges. His team plans to launch a mobile app for tracking arrests as they happen across the country. The government targets key party members to disrupt operations. Security heads like Eddie Mutwe disappear without warning, forcing leaders to focus on legal battles instead of campaign work. Rubongoya believes these actions show weakness, not strength, from the current regime. He urges citizens to vote despite growing fear and apathy among the public. The party faces internal...
Malawi Rookie Kabambe Faces Uphill 2025 Without Allies
Kabambe left DPP to run for UTM president after Saulos Chilima died in a plane crash. He defeated several political veterans at the UTM convention last month. His background as an economist may not help him win the 2025 elections without partners. Kabambe needs alliances to reach the required 50% mark for victory. New to politics, he lacks the name recognition of established leaders like Mutharika and Chakwera. He travels across Malawi campaigning as experienced politicians plan from home. UTM struggles with weak local structures needed to reach voters effectively. The party cannot find enough candidates for local elections nationwide. They won only four parliament seats during the previous national vote. Without strong local support...
Karamo Njie Blasts Sabally Over NPP Betrayal
UDP official Karamo Njie warns Momodou Sabally to think carefully about his words against the UDP party. Njie tells reporters that the UDP gave much help to Sabally before he left for the NPP. Sabally serves as deputy campaign manager for NPP and presidential adviser currently. Njie believes Sabally focuses unfairly on the UDP despite many other opposition parties existing. Sabally recently apologized to President Barrow on the radio, claiming the UDP tricked him about the president's abilities. Njie argues this shows Sabally lacks political knowledge since his views change based on his party. He reminds Sabally that the NPP rule will end soon, suggesting he may need the UDP again. Njie claims the UDP spent over a million dalasis...
Gambia MPs in Showdown over Jammehs Loot
Lawmakers met Wednesday for a special meeting about former President Jammeh's sold assets. They agreed to form a team that would look into how these items were sold off. Majority leader Billay Tunkara brought forward the plan based on national law. The team must finish their work within 120 days after they start meeting. They can call anyone to help them learn what happened. Deputy Speaker Seedy Njie asked fellow lawmakers with strong political views to stay away from this team. He said they need fair people who can look at facts without taking sides. Central Baddibou representative Sulayman Saho praised this idea during the discussion. Saho thanked the deputy speaker for speaking up about political conflicts. The deputy speaker later...
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