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SPLA-IO Vows to Resist Any Move Against Riek Machar
South Sudan rebels plan to fight back if the government tries to remove Dr. Riek Machar from his position or put him on trial. The rebel leader Nathaniel Pierino Oyet blamed President Salva Kiir for the peace talks failing. He said dialogue attempts stalled because Kiir lacks political will. The SPLA-IO group stands ready to defend Machar using all available means. They reject any court case against him. Soldiers placed Machar under house arrest at his home on March 26. Presidential guards also detained his staff, including office workers, protocol officers, and security teams. The arrests happened after White Army fighters attacked government forces in Nasir. Several soldiers died during these clashes, including a high-ranking...
Uganda and Kenya Launch $137M Cross-Border Water Project
Uganda joined Kenya to start a $137 million water project called Angololo. The countries signed the agreement on Tuesday at the Busia Breeze Hotel in Kenya. This project will help about 300,000 people across both nations with better food security, clean water, and energy production. African Development Bank funds most of the work, which matches development plans from both countries. The project includes money for people who need to move out of their homes. Representatives from both governments attended the signing ceremony. Uganda sent Minister Beatrice Anywar Atim, who said the project strengthens ties between the countries. She mentioned that President Museveni supports this cooperation fully. Kenya Cabinet Secretary Erick Muriithi...
Police Suspend NUP Meetings Over Traffic, Public Order Violations
Police stopped National Unity Platform training meetings in Western and Northern Uganda. In a letter, authorities claimed party supporters blocked traffic during a recent event in Mbale. The police canceled NUP gatherings planned for Bushenyi and Gulu. These meetings aimed to prepare regional teams for the elections coming in 2026. Officials cited public safety concerns as the reason for their decision. NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, criticized the police action on social media. He called the police partisan and accused them of political bias. Wine claimed his party faced restrictions when the ruling National Resistance Movement continued holding rallies across the country. He described the ban as a sign the...
Uganda Moves to End Civilian Trials in Military Courts
Uganda plans to change military law after courts ruled against trying civilians in army courts. Justice Minister Norbert Mao told Parliament that the defense ministry received a draft bill to fix this issue. The government withdrew an earlier version to include guidance from a 2021 Supreme Court decision. That ruling stated military trials for civilians violate constitutional rights to fair hearings. The new proposal addresses court structures, who falls under military jurisdiction, special circumstances where civilians might face military courts, weapons control, and appeals processes. The Attorney General ordered prison authorities to list all civilian cases currently in military courts. Officials identified 423 such cases earlier...
Russia Donates $3M Mapping Gear to Uganda's UPDF
Russia gave Uganda military mapping equipment worth $3 million. The handover happened at Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Major General Sergey Marchuk from Russia presented the tools to Brigadier General Paul Namawa of Uganda. Officers from the Special Forces Command watched the ceremony. The equipment creates detailed terrain maps showing elevation, landscapes, and structures. These maps help military planning and operations. They also assist civilian projects like urban development, disaster response, and infrastructure planning. The donation strengthens military cooperation between the two countries. Uganda and Russia have maintained close ties since Uganda became independent. Their partnership includes various fields...
TUF GT502 Horizon Case Brings Clean Looks and Cool Airflow
ASUS offers the TUF Gaming GT502 Horizon mid-tower case for PC builders who need both performance and style. The case features a dual-chamber design that separates cooling components from power supplies and storage drives. Users will notice the improved panoramic view compared to earlier models since ASUS removed the front column. This design choice makes internal components more visible and creates a cleaner aesthetic. Cooling capabilities remain impressive with space for 13 fans and support for radiators up to 360mm. Air flows efficiently through vents at the top and bottom of the case, keeping components cool during heavy usage or overclocking. The case accommodates ATX motherboards and can house graphics cards up to 400mm long...
MSI Debuts New AI Gaming Desktops With RTX 50 Series Cards
MSI released new AI gaming computers featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. The lineup includes models with RTX 5090, RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti, and RTX 5060 options. These systems deliver faster frame rates for gamers and better performance for content creators using AI tools. They combine gaming power with productivity features for users wanting to upgrade their setups. These desktops include NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology, which boosts frame rates and enhances image quality. This creates smoother gaming experiences even with demanding games. The technology helps users enjoy better graphics and performance across different applications. DLSS 4 makes these systems handle complex AI tasks efficiently. The top model, MEG Vision X...
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Outshines 8 GB in DLSS 4 Gaming
The RTX 5060 Ti comes in two versions - an 8GB model that costs $379 and a 16GB version priced at $429. Most reviewers received the 16GB cards first, leaving the 8GB variant less covered in the media. Some tech outlets purchased their 8GB cards independently for testing purposes. A comparison from the Carbon-based Technology Research Institute on Bilibili tested both versions using ASUS models. Regular gaming performance appeared similar between the two cards. The differences emerged during DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation tests, where the 16GB model significantly outperformed its smaller counterpart. In Cyberpunk 2077, the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti actually performed worse than the previous generation RTX 4060 Ti with equal memory at native...
Angela Okorie Blasts Ex for Cheating With Nollywood Stars
Nigerian actress Angela Okorie publicly ended her relationship with her boyfriend, known as Oil Money. She accused him of being unfaithful to multiple fellow Nollywood actresses. Okorie shared her breakup announcement through her Instagram story, where she called him gullible and an efulefu. She claimed he used their relationship to access other influential women. The actress vowed to keep future relationships private. Okorie urged her ex to stop posting her photos online, stating she had blocked him long ago. She declared her intention to marry someone faithful, whom she described as a real king. The actress revealed she removed all pictures of him from her social media accounts. She alleged discovering text messages between him and...
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