Kagame, Tshisekedi to Meet Sunday Over Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to meet for critical talks amid escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly over allegations that Rwanda is supporting the M23 rebel group.
Speaking to the press recently, Congolese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba, a prominent figure in Congolese diplomacy, explained that Angolan President João Lourenço will mediate Sunday's crucial negotiations.
The talks will focus on key issues, including the neutralization of...
Besigye’s Chief Lawyer Martha Karua Fails to Provide Required Documents for Temporary Special Practicing License
Martha Karua, a Kenyan Senior Counsel and the lead lawyer for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has encountered a setback in her application for a temporary special practicing license from the Uganda Law Council due to failure to provide the necessary documents.
The council's recent correspondence, dated December 6, 2024, outlined several deficiencies in her application that led to its rejection.
The Uganda Law Council in a letter addressed to Karua, highlighted multiple concerns regarding her application namely Incomplete Documentation.
"Karua's application...
UPDF Flags off Troops to Somalia,Urges them To Uphold Discipline
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off its troops to Somalia for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Uganda Military Training and Mentoring Team (UMTMT).
During the flag-off ceremony for Battlegroup XLII (42) and UMTMT IX (9) at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO – TC) in Singo on December 3, 2024, Maj Gen Takirwa the Deputy Commander of Land Force urged the troops to uphold discipline, patience, and dedication...
President Museveni Calls for Unity Among East African Leaders to Boost Trade
President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders of the East African Community (EAC) to overcome trade barriers that harm the region's economy.
He made these remarks during a meeting at State House in Entebbe on November 28, 2024, with several prominent leaders, including Kenya’s Speaker of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi Jeffah, and the Kenyan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Joash Maangi.
Museveni emphasized that trade bans among EAC member states are damaging and called for greater cooperation and integration in the...
Ateker Reunion Festival: President Museveni Calls for Unity Across Borders
President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of unity and linguistic ties among the Ateker communities from Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, among others, gearing a platform for promoting African unity and cooperation.
This was during the Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 celebration on November 27, 2024, as President Museveni was officiating the event that was held in Soroti city.
He said that reconnecting across colonial borders is essential for fostering unity among Africans, naming it “Historical Missions,” reminding the...
43rd AAPAM Conference to Tackle Critical Public Service Challenges—Minister Muruli
The Minister for Public Service, Wilson Muruli Mukasa, has revealed that the 43rd African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) Roundtable Conference and General Meeting is set to address critical issues surrounding public services on the continent.
Minister Muruli made the remarks during the start of the four-day conference at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, which he said was to be graced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Chief Guest.
The minister further said that the conference...
