Russia just doubled down on Venezuela's new president after some wild U.S. drama. They're offering full backing to interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, who got sworn in recently following the capture and extradition of former president Maduro by American forces. Moscow called her ascent a move to protect Venezuela's independence.
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a big statement of support. They praised the power shift as lawful and necessary for stability. The language framed it as a defense against outside aggression and neo-colonial threats.
Russia pledged unwavering solidarity with the Venezuelan government. They promised continued support and stressed Venezuela's right to choose its own path. The statement also called for calm and...
Kampala's streets got loud last night as cops traded fire with robbery suspects. Police in the Kiwatule area responded to a string of violent muggings targeting residents in Nakawa Division. The situation escalated into a shootout during their pursuit operation.
Three separate robberies went down that same night in nearby neighborhoods. Victims included a teacher and a businesswoman. They lost phones, laptops, cash, and IDs. The total haul was worth millions in local currency.
This isn't some isolated event. Robbery stats nationwide have been creeping upward. Last year's official police report showed over eight thousand cases. That marked a noticeable jump from the previous year.
After the crimes, officers followed tips toward the...
Somaliland is basically moving its diplomatic chips all in on Israel. Their president just declared full readiness to open an embassy there after a historic visit from Israel's top diplomat earlier this week. This comes on the heels of Israel being the first UN member to recognize Somaliland's sovereignty recently.
The Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, got the red carpet treatment in Hargeisa. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi called the visit a major milestone. He framed it as a shift from simple political recognition to a real strategic partnership.
Abdullahi promised concrete action, not just talk. He expressed total political will to establish that Somaliland embassy in Israel. He also accepted an invitation to visit...
The US just put a massive paywall in front of Ugandan travelers this year. Starting soon, anyone from Uganda applying for a standard visitor visa might need to front a refundable bond as high as fifteen grand. A consular officer decides the exact amount during the interview, either five, ten, or fifteen thousand dollars.
This dumps Uganda onto a list of over forty countries, mostly across Africa and elsewhere. The State Department calls it a pilot program targeting visa overstays. They claim the move is backed by immigration law and Homeland Security data.
Getting the bond demanded does not mean you get the visa. You first have to be otherwise approved. Only then will they direct you to pay through a specific government website...
Uganda just dropped corruption charges against three ruling party MPs. The Director of Public Prosecutions filed a notice to halt all proceedings. This legal move ends the case against NRM lawmakers Yusuf Mutembuli, Akamba Paul, and Cissy Namujju Dionizia.
The DPP invoked constitutional powers to issue a nolle prosequi. This action stops the trial without any verdict on guilt or innocence. The MPs had been charged under specific sections of the Anti-Corruption Act.
The notice was formally signed by Lino Anguzu and sent to the court. The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court received and stamped it. The case is now closed unless the state unexpectedly revives it later.
This decision will likely raise eyebrows across the country...
Uganda's High Court just shut down another attempt to get prisoners a vote. Judge Bernard Namanya threw out activist Aloyo Nyeko Omega's case. He ruled the issue was already settled by a previous court decision. The activist wanted to force the Electoral Commission to make arrangements for inmates.
Omega argued that blocking prisoners from voting violated their constitutional rights. He cited an earlier High Court ruling that recognized those rights. His application sought to halt elections until the commission complied.
Judge Namanya straight-up said no. He invoked the legal principle preventing re-litigation of settled matters. The judge stated that the court cannot reconsider the same question again.
He pointed to a 2020 case as...
Ssekikubo just got his case thrown out over a technicality. The High Court shot down his challenge against Emmanuel Rwashande's nomination for Lwemiyaga. Justice Joyce Kavuma ruled that the sitting MP filed his appeal way too late. She stated that election law has a strict five-day window for these things.
The judge said courts cannot extend that deadline for any reason. She emphasized that election matters require absolute timeliness. This decision effectively keeps Rwashande on the ballot for the parliamentary seat.
Both men were cleared by the Electoral Commission to run in Sembabule District. Ssekikubo had complained about Rwashande's nomination papers. The commission dismissed his petition earlier.
Ssekikubo argued that the...
Museveni just coped hard about the Buganda neglect claims. The president told a rally in Rubaga that such talk was false. He spoke at Kitebi Primary School with the first lady, Janet Museveni, present. He argued that development there needed NRM peace first.
He pointed to new shopping malls as proof of progress. His stated goal remained to make people wealthy through various programs. He mentioned Entandikwa, NAADS, and OWC as past efforts.
The current Parish Development Model sends cash through local SACCOs. Museveni wondered aloud about people missing these funds. He told the crowd to report problematic committee members choosing beneficiaries.
He admitted that funds sometimes got stuck along the way. He called for teamwork to...
A decomposing body turns a wellness check into a crime scene. Ugandan police discovered lecturer Tom Patrick Mugizi dead in his Kampala home. The sixty-four-year-old academic taught at Victoria University and Makerere University Business School.
Relatives requested a neighbor check on him after failed contact for days. That person found Mugizi's body in his bedroom within the Kisota Zone area. Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire stated the house was open with no missing items.
Mugizi's sister, Annet Nsasiirwe, officially reported him missing. Their last communication occurred on the final day of last year. Authorities noted the deceased had a known history of chronic illness.
A post-mortem will determine the precise cause of death...
