Uganda Politics Newswire

Malema's EFF, Uganda condemn Kenya's ban on live coverage of protests

The Standard Media Group’s KTN setup ahead of live coverage of the 2022 General elections on August 08, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party and the Uganda National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have condemned the …

Ugandan-born politician could become New York City mayor

Bobi Wine to run in upcoming presidential elections

Uganda’s main opposition party said on Wednesday its leader Bobi Wine would run in upcoming presidential elections, likely pitting the popular musician-turned-politician against President Yoweri Museveni. The East African nation is expected to hold …

Trump labels Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani ‘100% lunatic’ after victory in mayoral primary election

World News US President Donald Trump has took a jibe at Zohran Mamdani who is on the course to win the Democratic primary against opponent and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Trump label Zohran Mamdani a ‘100 per cent Communist lunatic’ after primary victory …

Uganda rallies IGAD states to empower women on land and climate action

The National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states at Serena Hotel. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing gender- …

Journalists urged to prioritize personal safety ahead of 2026 elections

Robert Sempala, the Executive Director Human Rights Network for Journalists Uganda giving tips on safety and security during an engagement in Arua on Tuesday. PHOTO URN Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in the West Nile region have been …

Zohran Mamdani’s victory represents a seismic shift in Democratic politics

If Indian American filmmaker Mira Nair’s son wins in November, he would bag the biggest prize of Indian Americans leading major cities Indian American Zohran Mamdani’s stunning upset victory over former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic …

President Museveni Welcomes Former Opposition Youth to NRM, Commends them for the Wise Decision

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday officially welcomed 191 youth who recently crossed from opposition political parties to the National Resistance Movement (NRM).  The converts from the districts of Mubende, Kassanda and Mityana have been …

Mamdani’s New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US 

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has bold plans for New York City. He wants to establish city-owned grocery stores, build more homes, make buses free and freeze rents for subsidised tenants. But in the lead-up to the Democratic primary on Tuesday, his …

Zohran Mamdani wins the primary for mayor of New York and causes a political turmoil in the Democratic Party

The socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic Party primaries for the mayorship of New York City, clearly defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, his main rival in the polls. Mamdani obtained 43.5% of the preferences against 36.4% for Cuomo, a member of …

Why Oboth Oboth Stepped Down for  Capt. Mike Mukula for Eastern Region CEC Position

All is going on well with the campaign by Capt. Mike Mukula to retain his position as National Vice Chairman Eastern Region, a Central Executive Committee (CEC) post. The latest reaching our POLITICAL DESK is that the Honourable Minister of Defense, Hon. …

US supreme court expected to rule on birthright citizenship and other outstanding cases on last day of term – live ...

US supreme court expected to deliver ruling on birthright citizenship on last day of termThe US supreme court may rule on Friday on Donald Trump’s attempt to broadly enforce his executive order to limit birthright citizenship, a move that would affect …

US Republican senators push back on Trump cuts to foreign aid and public media

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Several Republican U.S. senators on Wednesday pushed back on the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to American public media stations and foreign aid, a sign the request to cancel $9.4 billion of funding could be …

House Republican Wants Zohran Mamdani Deported

Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee has called for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to be denaturalized and deported. Why It Matters Mamdani, 33, is a democratic socialist and New York state assemblyman who was born in Uganda to …

‘NYC will be destroyed’: Election rocks US

Donald Trump has unleashed on Zohran Mamdani in the wake of his victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary race, blasting the “100% Communist Lunatic’s” politics and looks. Mr Mamdani, a self-declared socialist, pulled off a stunning political …

The crisis facing Ugandan pensioners

The crisis facing Ugandan pensioners Uganda’s retirement crisis is deepening, with over 80% of retirees depleting their lump sum benefits within five years many slipping into old-age poverty. However, hope is rising following President Museveni’s assent to …

NYC Shows You Can’t Import The Third World Without Importing Its Failed Politics

On Tuesday night, election results showed that voters in New York City had selected Uganda-born, self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mandami as the Democrat candidate for New York City mayor. If Mandami’s win tells us anything, it’s that immigration policy is …

Here's how the media and politicians are reacting to Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City

Junior State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is set to become the Democratic candidate in the NYC's mayoral election. He was relatively unknown a year ago but his grassroots campaign with thousands of volunteers skyrocketed him into political notability. …

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Mamdani a 'Messaging Nightmare' for Dems, Observer Says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… -Trump, Hegseth seethe at ' …

Litigation Funding from a European Perspective

In a recent report on litigation funding, Deminor CEO Erik Bomans examines key insights on how the litigation funding market has developed since 2023. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International courts and media coverage …

Europäische Elektronik-Großhändler orientieren sich nach Hongkong, da Handelskriege globale Lieferketten neu gestalten

HK Refurbished Stock verzeichnet 300 % Anstieg bei Anfragen aus Europa – Unternehmen suchen nach zollfreien Alternativen zur Smartphone-Beschaffung GERMANY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Während globale Handelskonflikte weiterhin …

Ehfaaz Founder Wins P&G Alumni Early Achievement Award for Circular Innovation Across MENA

Founder of UAE-based Ehfaaz honored for transforming waste into value through real-world circular economy solutions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aliyu Mohammed Ali, Co-Founder and CEO of Ehfaaz, has …

Equal First Aid Announces the Passage of HB549 requiring Texas schools to keep airway clearance devices on every campus

LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equal First Aid, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable emergency rescue measures for individuals with disabilities, proudly announces the passage of HB549, a groundbreaking …

Lithium Battery Company Sets New Standard for American Manufacturing as Nation’s First All-in-One Battery Pack Factory

Pioneering U.S. factory delivers advanced lithium-ion battery packs and is future-ready for next-gen sodium-ion solutions. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lithium Battery Company, a pioneer in advanced lithium …

Government Affairs, Public Policy Expert to Lead Government Ethics Program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University has named Davina Hurt as the director of the Government Ethics Program at the university’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Hurt will lead efforts to …

Forum Denied Access to Key JFK Assassination Footage Held by National Archives and Sixth Floor Museum

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forum Denied Access to Key JFK Assassination Footage Held by National Archives and Sixth Floor Museum** Dallas, TX — The Forum on Open Access to Government Records today announces …

Pray the News Launches to Transform American Christians’ Relationship with News

Christian service delivers the day’s top news stories with prayer, not politics WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pray the News (PtN), a non-partisan Christian service that transforms how believers engage with news by …

SpencerPruitt.com Launches Following Strategic Merger of Two Consulting Firms

Palm Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) – SpencerPruitt.com, a newly launched strategic consulting firm, today announced its formation through... NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SpencerPruitt. …

New Global Energy Report Offers Path Forward on Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Just Transition, and Renewable Energy Models

Energy solutions from across the globe offer scalable solutions grounded in democracy, community, and rights-based frameworks NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Today, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network …

Tibet Lobby Day Honors the Dalai Lama's 90th

Compassion Rises on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tibet Lobby Day 2025 became a powerful stop on the Compassion Rising World Tour as a bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan-Americans, …

Alona Lebedieva: The EU Does Not Guarantee Change — It Only Provides Tools for Those Ready to Act

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 23, 2025, Ukraine marked three years since it was granted candidate status for accession to the European Union — a milestone decision made in 2022 amid full-scale war. Since then, the …

Enlèvement d’un partenaire de CSI au Nigéria | CSI demande la protection des chrétiens

Solidarité Chrétienne Internationale (CSI) dénonce l’assassinat de Zion Japhet et l’enlèvement du père Daniel Alphonsus Afina par Boko Haram au Nigéria. PARIS, FRANCE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le 1er juin 2025, le groupe terroriste …

A victory for scientists: NIH halts new grant terminations

Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have halted further terminations of grants: a key request from NIH scientists in the Bethesda Declaration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week before …

John McGovern Files to Run for PBC School Board D6 to Build on Progress and Support Students, Parents & Teachers

McGovern’s decision follows current Board Member Marcia Andrews’ retirement announcement WELLINGTON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wellington Councilman John T. McGovern, Esq., a dedicated public servant and lifelong …

WinMagic Introduces The Future of Cybersecurity – The Secure Internet

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WinMagic Inc., a global innovation leader in authentication and endpoint security solutions, today introduced The Secure Internet, a groundbreaking innovation which redefines how …

The alternative to regime change: Changing the regime’s behavior

Past foreign-led efforts to bring about regime change in the Middle East have all too often unleashed instability, extremism, and enduring strategic risk. A different future with Iran is possible — if we try a different approach. Historical caution: …

Iraq tries to assert state authority during crisis

The Iraqi government has long navigated a path between maintaining political ties with its Iranian neighbor and Tehran’s allies inside Iraq on the one hand, and preserving its security relationship with the United States on the other. Unsurprisingly, it …

After the 12-Day War: Iran, Israel, and the Future Regional Order

The dust has barely settled following the dramatic 12-day war between Israel and Iran, but its political and strategic reverberations are already shaping the future of the Middle East. In this episode of Middle East Focus, Ross Harrison, senior fellow and …

Wazoku partners with Lumina Foundation to launch global challenge on the value of education after high school

$15,000 prize to be awarded for innovative models that quantify the return on higher education LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovation scaleup Wazoku has launched a global challenge with Lumina Foundation to help …