Togo holds key parliament ballot after divisive reform.

One of the voters custing her vote .courtesy image Togolese vote in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family’s decades-long grip in power The ballot comes after lawmakers approved the reform this month that creates a new prime minister-style post opponents fear is tailored for Gnassingbe to…

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Kenya dam burst: Around 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town

One of the area being surrounded by water due to the dam that busted. Courtesy  image About 50 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst its banks following heavy rains and flooding, a Red Cross official has said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. Rescue efforts are continuing to pull people out of the mud, with…

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Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki: From Journalist to Visionary Telehealth Entrepreneur

In a story that underscores the power of human innovation and the adaptability of journalism skills, Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, a seasoned journalist, has ventured into the realm of telehealth entrepreneurship with a vision to revolutionize healthcare accessibility.Makana’s journey from reporting on societal issues to founding Losh AI Lab Group, a telehealth startup, is a testament to his…

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US is hopeful that Hamas will accept Israel's new ceasefire offer amid the Gaza war.

An aerial view on December 26, 2023 shows destroyed buildings in Beit Lahia following Israeli bombardments in the northern Gaza Strip.  Courtesy image The US Secretary of State hopes Hamas will accept Israel’s offer for a Gaza truce and hostage release. During the Hamas delegation’s discussion of a new proposal with mediators from Egypt and Qatar, Antony Blinken spoke. A source close to the…

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The UN expresses  concern on reports of a potential security threat in the North Darfur region of Sudan.

                                    By ronald sserwadda The United Nations Security Council on Saturday sounded the alarm over reports of an imminent attack on the last remaining city in Sudan’s North Darfur region that is not under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Fighting over the past year between the paramilitary group and the country’s military has seen tens of thousands of…

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Burkina Faso denies allegations that  soldiers killed 223 villagers .

                                     By ronald sserwadda Burkina Faso troops.  Courtesy  image Burkina Faso has denied allegations that its soldiers were responsible for the massacre of 223 people in February, calling them “baseless accusations”. A Human Rights Watch report alleged that the army killed at least 223 people, including 56 children, in Soro village and Nondin on February…

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The Battle to Save Serinya Wetland - Prof Gilbert Bukenya on Senior Citizens Talk

On the Senior Citizens Talk last week was H. E Prof Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya, Senior Presidential Advisor on Environment and Former UG long serving Vice President. #HICGINewsAgency’s #KivumbiEarnestBenjamin brings you his Battle to save Serinya Wetland in Wakiso, Uganda. Watch here and subscribe

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Student protests supporting Palestine continue for a second week and are spreading.

Pro-Palestinian student demonstrates.  Courtesy image Large-scale demonstrations take place in US universities and on European streets amid arrests and clashes with police. tinue in universities across the United States, as they also spread to schools in Europe and Australia. In the second week of protests calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed more than 34,000…

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Kenyan court allows cult leader to meet wife in prison.

                                    By ronald sserwadda A court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa has allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie to meet his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, in prison under strict supervision from the authorities. Mackenzie pleaded with the court to order the authorities at Shimo La Tewa Prisons to arrange a meeting between him, his wife and their children to discuss family…

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Nigeria to become the fourth largest economy  in Africa economy – IMF.

                                By ronald sserwadda Traders and pedestrians move between heavy traffic in a market area of Lagos, Nigeria. Courtesy image Nigeria is projected to slip to the fourth largest economy in Africa in 2024, behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, according to IMF forecasts for April 2024. Nigeria which has held the title of “Africa’s largest economy” since the GDP…

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Kristi Noem defends killing her dog, Trump VP contender

                                     By Ronald sserwadda South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem greets former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before he speaks at a South Dakota Republican party , courtesy image. One of Donald Trump’s potential running mates is facing criticism for sharing a story in her memoir about how she killed her dog. Kristi Noem, 52, the…

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East African cities swept by deadly rains and floods.

One of the flooding place in Tanzania.  Courtesy  image Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. At least 200 people were killed and dozens more were injured across East Africa in recent days, officials and aid groups said, as torrential rains, floods and landslides pummeled towns and cities in a region already grappling with the…

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US to 'temporarily' pull troops out of Chad.

                                           By ronald sserwadda The US will temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, days after agreeing to remove all its soldiers from the neighbouring Niger. US Pentagon Press Secretary Maj Gen Pat Ryder said on Thursday that the US plans to “reposition” some of its military forces from Chad, but did not say how many would be affected or where they…

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Hamas officials  stated that the group will only disarm if  Palestinian state is established.

Palestinian Hamas militants are seen during a military show in the Bani Suheila district. Courtesy image Some Hamas officials suggest ending armed struggle if Israel withdraws from 1967 territories and Palestine gains independence. The messaging implies that Hamas may be softening its position as it faces an uncertain future due to Israel’s ongoing airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Hamas has been…

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Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW.

A military convoy with over 100 soldiers descended on the villages, survivors said .courtesy image More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso’s military in a single day this year, Human Rights Watch says. In the attacks on 25 February, the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in the nearby Nondin village, an HRW investigation…

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More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Prisoners in Nigeria.

Some if the damages caused by the rain .courtesy image More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria’s capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility where they were housed. According to the authorities, 118 inmates originally fled the Suleja Prison but 10 have since been re-captured. A manhunt has been launched to find the others. The identity of the prisoners is…

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Trump’s immunity in election interference case, US Supreme Court to decide.

Donald Trump gestures as he gives his speech.  Courtesy image A historic case, one that could affect both Donald Trump’s legal and political fates and define the scope of presidential power, lands before the nine justices of the US Supreme Court on Thursday. Lawyers for Mr Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith will square off in a hearing on whether former presidents have immunity from criminal…

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