Museveni Secures Seventh Term as Uganda’s President Amid Opposition Rejection of Results

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his long rule by another five years. The announcement confirms Museveni’s re-election for a seventh term, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. According to the official results released after Thursday’s vote, Museveni secured 72…

PM Modi Calls on Startups to Lead Global Innovation as Startup India Marks 10 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indian startups to set their sights on global leadership in emerging technologies and futuristic innovation, as the Startup India Mission marked its 10th anniversary. Speaking at the milestone event on Friday, the Prime Minister said the next decade must be about building on the momentum already created and positioning…

China to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Canadians as Ottawa and Beijing Move to Reset Relations

China has agreed to allow Canadian citizens to enter the country without a visa, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough between the two nations after years of strained relations. The announcement was made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking at a press conference in the…

Defence Minister Warns States Against Peace Deals With Bandits

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a strong warning to state governments against negotiating with bandits or sustaining local peace agreements with armed groups, describing such moves as risky, ineffective, and harmful to the country’s overall security efforts. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the defence minister made it clear…

Argentina Declares Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization

Argentina has officially designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, marking a major shift in the country’s counterterrorism policy under President Javier Milei and aligning Buenos Aires with a growing list of countries taking similar action. In a statement released on Thursday, Milei’s government confirmed that the Muslim Brotherhood’s chapters in Egypt, Jordan,…