Algiers – Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation of the North African country a crime, criminalising the glorification of colonialism and demanding an official apology and reparations from Paris. The legislation asserts that France bears “legal responsibility” for the tragedies caused during its occupation of Algeria between 1830 and 1962 and…
Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration has begun recalling U.S. ambassadors from 15 African nations, including Uganda, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Algeria, in one of the most extensive diplomatic shake-ups since President Donald Trump returned to office. Career diplomats, rather than political appointees, are the primary targets of the recalls, breaking longstanding norms in U.S. foreign…
Entebbe, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday chaired an Ad-Hoc Summit on the security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the wider Great Lakes region at State House, Entebbe, bringing together regional leaders and representatives to discuss pathways to peace and stability. President Museveni said he was encouraged by…
Goma — The Congo River Alliance, also known as AFC/M23, has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of violating a recently declared unilateral ceasefire, alleging continued military attacks against its positions and civilian areas in eastern Congo. In a statement released on Friday by Lawrence Kanyuka, the group’s spokesperson, the AFC/M23…
The Parliament of Uganda has once again dominated the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games, securing the EAC Games 2025 football crown for the third consecutive year. The latest triumph underscores Uganda Parliament’s prowess on the regional sporting stage. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa praised the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, and his technical team…