Author: Timothy Bwongyerwa Bitature

UPC Opens Disciplinary Hearings Against Several Party Members

Muzeyi said some of the allegations under consideration include forging party letterheads, seals and stamps, writing documents in the name of the party president, and other acts of false pretense.

PLU Announces Endorsement Drive for General Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Kabanda described the occasion as historic and said a signed book would be used to record supporters across the country. He announced that PLU would organise endorsement rallies in all 146 districts, with local committees collecting signatures in each sub-county before the books are presented at larger rallies.

UN Reports at Least 47 Killed in Gang Attack Near Port-au-Prince

The attackers then pursued more than 50 residents who had sought refuge in a Protestant church. After forcing them out, they executed 22 people in the church courtyard and 12 others behind the church.

U.S. Highlights APEC Wins on Trade, Forestry and Food Security in Dalian

Mace said the United States is supportive of Vietnam’s plans to host APEC in 2027 and sees the year as an opportunity to deepen economic ties in Southeast Asia. Ongoing U.S. priorities include expanding energy exports and American AI and digital technologies.

PLU Declares PACEID Illegal and Hub of Corruption

The PLU official said PACEID operates in a grey area of unaccountability and uses the President’s name to obtain land and other benefits.

UPC Welcomes Removal of Dangerous Vehicles but Demands Comprehensive Transport Policy

Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.

UN Human Rights Chief Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Opposition Members in Zambia

The statement comes at a sensitive moment following the recent general election. Türk underlined that the protection of civil and political rights remains vital to maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and ensuring long-term stability.

U.S. Launches IP for Growth Initiative to Boost Africa’s Creative Economy

Citing U.S. data from 2024, she said IP-intensive industries generated $11.4 trillion in GDP, 44 percent of private-sector output, supported 65.8 million jobs, and accounted for more than 80 percent of commodity export value. Copyright-intensive sectors, including music, delivered the highest earnings premium, with workers earning 130 percent more than those in non-IP industries.

UPC Welcomes Intern Sponsorship but Warns Offer is Inadequate

UPC urged government to reconsider the welfare of medical interns within the broader context of strengthening Uganda’s health system, arguing that realistic measures are needed to restore stability to the medical profession and reduce the frequency of industrial action.

U.S. Accelerates Defense Partnerships in Southeast Asia Under Peace-Through-Strength Approach

Colby, who is visiting the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia this week, said discussions with Indonesian leaders had created new opportunities for a mutually respectful partnership. He stressed that the United States was not asking countries to choose sides, but instead sought to help them strengthen their ability to protect their own security and territorial integrity.

UPC Urges Government to Resolve Standoff Over 2,417 Medical Interns

The spokesperson said the new arrangement breaks with previous practice, under which government catered for these necessities and paid monthly internship allowances. She added that it also undermines the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which provided for enhanced allowances and better welfare for health workers.

US to Host IAEA Maritime Nuclear Initiative Launch in Washington

Through the ATLAS initiative, the IAEA aims to bring together key stakeholders, including Member States, the International Maritime Organization, port authorities, nuclear and maritime regulators, and industry representatives, to address the legal, regulatory, and technical challenges associated with deploying nuclear technology at sea.

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