Author: Wamala
Wamala Sipirian is an Editor with high interest and knowledge in the entertainment space, an industry he has been actively part of since 2022. Leads to breaking stories are welcome!
Kenya’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship suffered a significant blow on Saturday as former Prime Minister Raila Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in a tense and competitive election. The contest, which stretched to the seventh round of voting, culminated in a victory for Youssouf, whose quiet but strategic diplomacy outmaneuvered Odinga’s high-profile campaign. A Gracious Concession Odinga, who was initially seen as the front-runner, graciously conceded defeat on Sunday during a dinner hosted in his honor. Dismissing any claims that his age, financial limitations, or alleged sabotage by President William Ruto played a role in…
Djiboutis Ali defeated Odinga R for the AUC top post
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has firmly rejected mounting international threats of sanctions over his country’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking in a defiant interview with Jeune Afrique, Kagame emphasized that Rwanda would prioritize its “existential threats” over external diplomatic pressure, signaling his readiness for a standoff with the West. Kagame’s Strong Response to Sanctions Kagame’s remarks come as the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, and the United States intensify their efforts to punish Kigali for allegedly supporting the M23 rebels, who have been making territorial gains in eastern DRC despite…
President Paul Kagame
The M23 rebel group has strengthened its position in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seizing control of Bukavu and the strategic Rusizi border post, a major crossing between the DRC and Rwanda. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in South Kivu, despite contradictory claims from the DRC government, which asserts that Bukavu remains under its control. M23 Rebels Take Over Bukavu The M23 rebels entered Bukavu on the evening of Friday, February 14, 2025, after a swift advance from Kavumu Airport and surrounding territories in South Kivu. On Saturday night, some fighters withdrew from…
M23 rebels in Bukavu city centre on Sunday February 16 2025 Courtesy photo
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has called for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, the veteran opposition leader currently imprisoned at Luzira Maximum Security Prison, due to his rapidly deteriorating health. Besigye, a prominent figure in Uganda’s political landscape and a four-time presidential candidate, has been detained on charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and treachery. The UMA’s intervention comes after alarming reports of his declining health, which have prompted widespread concern from both his family and medical professionals. Besigye’s Health Crisis Dr. Kizza Besigye’s health has become a focal point of national debate following his frail and…
Besigye at Buganda Road Court this Friday morning
Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been returned to Luzira Maximum Security Prison after a brief medical visit to The Clinic at Village Mall Bugolobi, Kampala, raising significant concerns over his deteriorating health. The 67-year-old political figure, who has been incarcerated on charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and treachery, was transferred to the private facility after his condition worsened, with doctors describing his health as “physically weak” and “worrying and unstable.” Besigye’s medical visit was short-lived, and after a quick consultation with his doctor, he was swiftly escorted back to Luzira Prison in an ambulance, accompanied by…
Kizza Besigye