Bukenya Demands Probe into Disputed Ownership of Buto-Buvuma Forest Reserve

By Joseph Kiggundu  & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1850 EAT on Wednesday 1st April 2026 Former Vice President Gilbert Bukenya has called for a comprehensive investigation into the disputed ownership of land within the Buto-Buvuma Forest Reserve, questioning how private individuals could claim rights over what is designated as…

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Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual Dies.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual has passed away at a military hospital in the capital, Algiers, the Algerian Presidency announced. Born in 1941 in the eastern city of Batna, Zeroual was widely regarded as one of Algeria’s most prominent military and political figures. He joined the…

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Measles Outbreak in Kagadi District Claims Five Children

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1315 EAT on Wednesday 1 April 2026 A measles outbreak in Kagadi district, mid-western Uganda, has so far killed five children, authorities say. The outbreak has been reported in Kyakabadima, Kyaterekera, and Ndaiga sub-counties, with children aged one to five the most affected. Kagadi District Health Educator Aisha…

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State House Intervention Secures Alien Skin’s Release on Police Bond

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1305 EAT on Wednesday 1 April 2026 Musician Patrick Mulwana, widely known as Alien Skin, and six members of his Fangone Forest group have been released on police bond after being arrested over multiple charges, including alleged assault on police officers. The arrests took place on Friday at…

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China Steps Into Iran Conflict as Potential Mediator — Challenges Ahead.

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1255 EAT on Wednesday 1 April 2026 US President Donald Trump has indicated that military action in Iran could wrap up within “two to three weeks,” though details remain unclear on how the conflict might conclude or what comes next. China has stepped into the diplomatic effort alongside…

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Iranian Strikes Trigger Fires in Kuwait, Bahrain; Bangladeshi Worker Killed in UAE

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1230 EAT on Wednesday 1 April 2026 Iranian drones targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a large fire, while Bahrain authorities reported a blaze at an undisclosed company facility, as the US–Israel conflict with Iran enters its fifth week. Abdullah al-Rajhi, spokesman for Kuwait’s General Directorate…

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