Author: Timothy Bwongyerwa Bitature

U.S Unveils “Trade Over Aid” Initiative to Emphasize Private Sector-Led Growth

The program includes a Declaration of Principles that highlights national sovereignty and shared economic gains. It seeks to promote business partnerships and support conditions that attract investment across different regions, initially focusing on the Western Hemisphere.

AU Committee Reviews DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Progress, Backs Doha Talks

The statement highlighted that both sides presented updates on steps taken to reduce tensions and advance implementation on the ground. These updates followed earlier consultations held in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026, which also focused on confidence-building measures.

U.S Charges Chinese Operators in Major Crackdown on Global Scam Networks

As part of the operation, FBI agents were deployed to Thailand, where they worked with partners to analyze evidence collected from the seized Shunda compound in Burma. Investigators reviewed more than 8,000 mobile phones and 1,500 computers, revealing a structured chain of command. The findings led to charges against two alleged managers, Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie, who remain in Thai custody on immigration-related offenses.

MANCHESTER CITY RETURN TO SUMMIT AFTER HAALAND STRIKE AS TITLE RACE WITH ARSENAL HITS RAZOR EDGE

Manchester City have returned to the summit of the Premier League table after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night, courtesy of...

UN Rights Chief Lauds Indonesia for Passing Landmark Law to Protect Domestic Workers

Türk praised Indonesia’s Parliament for passing the Domestic Workers Protection Law, calling it a “historic breakthrough” for the nation’s estimated 4.2 million domestic workers, most of them being women.

Mao Reiterates Speaker Candidature, Launches Legal Defence Fund

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

African Ambassadors to Meet in Beijing to Capitalize on China’s 100% Duty-Free Market Access Policy

The theme of the retreat, which has been called for by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is “Maximizing the benefits of China’s 100% Tariff-Free Market Access Offer through Development and Prosperity in Africa.”

Uganda Law Society Rebukes Defense Lawyers Over Silence on Ggaba Trial Venue

According to the Executive Order, Awero and Kumbuga, who are representing the accused under the State Brief Scheme, remained silent despite being aware of the Law Society’s formal objections.

Commonwealth Envoy Pushes Tanzania on Post-Election Reforms

Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the former President of Malawi and Special Envoy of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, was tasked with engaging key stakeholders on political freedoms, electoral reform, and accountability after post-election protests and violence.

ULS Calls for an End to Opposition Persecution

“Political prisoners are the battlegrounds. Free all political prisoners before the May 12th swear-in; otherwise, we shall have to retake Uganda using all means in our capacity," Ssemakadde warned.

KAPATU Promoters Reject NCHE Claims, Insist University Project Meets Accreditation Requirements

Promoters of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) have strongly dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) that the proposed...

Volker Türk Condemns Deadly Wave of Strikes in Lebanon

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has raised alarm over a surge in violence in Lebanon following a wave of...

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