Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Okello Oryem, has confirmed that the government is engaged in negotiations aimed at securing a reduced sentence for a Ugandan woman reportedly facing the death penalty in Syria. Speaking to local media, Oryem said diplomatic channels have been activated to seek clemency or a commutation of the sentence. “We…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Saturday after coordinated military action by the United States and Israel against targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, prompting regional airspace closures and travel disruptions across the Gulf. Aircraft above much of the Gulf were grounded as countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait,…
Kenyan authorities have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of playing a key role in recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war, officials said. The suspect was detained near Kenya’s border with Ethiopia after returning from a trip to Russia and allegedly attempting to flee the country, according to government statements.Alleged Recruitment Network Kenyan…
Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto, has described her latest visit to Uganda as a homecoming, referring to President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni as her “Ugandan grandparents” following high-level engagements in Kampala and Entebbe this week. In a post shared on X, Ruto said she had a “cheerful and robust engagement” with the…
ROME — Cindy McCain, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her intention to step down from her leadership role at the global humanitarian organisation. In a heartfelt statement, McCain cited health challenges as the primary reason for her departure, noting that her recovery has not reached a level that allows…