Biden Pardons Son
The outgoing United States President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.
Biden, who is set to exit office in January 2025, said he had issued the presidential pardon for his son due to a 'miscarriage of justice'.
The 82-year-old alleged that Hunter's treatment was politically motivated by his opponents.
'The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election,' Biden said in a statement.
The move has, however, sparked controversy as he had earlier pledged not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family.
Incoming Head of State Donald Trump fiercely condemned the move, terming it an 'abuse and miscarriage of justice'.
Citing the conviction of the January 6 Capitol riots, Trump asked whether they too would be pardoned.
'Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!' he wrote.
Besigye Returns to Court
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his close ally Obeid Kamulegeya are set to appear in a martial court in Kampala today after a week in remand.
The two had been remanded at Luzira prison following their controversial arrest in Nairobi by Ugandan authorities last month. The authorities accuse them of engaging in activities that undermine Uganda's security.
The suspects are represented by a team of 50 lawyers led by renowned Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister Martha Karua.
The star-studded legal team includes representatives from notable organizations such as the Pan-African Lawyers Union (PALU) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).
It remains to be seen whether Besigye and his co-accused will be granted bail, given that they are facing serious charges, including soliciting logistical support, identifying military targets in Uganda with the intent to undermine the security of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), and illegal possession of two pistols and eight rounds of ammunition.
Ugandan Nationals Arrested in India for Operating Brothel
Two Ugandan nationals are being held by police for operating a brothel in the Indian city of Hyderabad.
The two Ugandan women and a local customer were arrested on Saturday night following a raid by the Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force at a flat in Nagarjuna Nagar of Tarnaka.
The suspects were identified as Nayebare Doreen aged 42 years, Komuhangi Ritah (22) and Potturi Anjan Kumar (45).
The investigation showed that Doreen rented the premises about four months ago and used online services like 'Locanto' to advertise the brothel.
Authorities say that to mislead potential customers, they would initially provide a Secunderabad location before revealing the actual address in Nagarjuna Colony.
Tanzania opposition youth leader abducted from bus station
Police in Tanzania are probing the alleged abduction of Abdul Nondo, the youth leader of the opposition.
The ACT Wazalendo party reported that Nondo was kidnapped by unidentified individuals at a bus station in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city.
Police have confirmed that a man was abducted early on Sunday morning by two people in a white four-wheel-drive vehicle. While the victim's identity has not been officially confirmed, law enforcement officials noted that a bag containing personal items thought to belong to Nondo was found at the scene.
Rwanda's Progress and Challenges in the Fight Against HIV
Rwanda observed World AIDS Day on December 1 with a renewed commitment to tackling the HIV epidemic under the theme, "End AIDS, My Responsibility."
The country has made significant strides, achieving the UNAIDS 'Triple 95' targets by ensuring that 97% of people living with HIV have access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Despite this progress, challenges remain. Rwanda reports an HIV prevalence of 2.7% among people aged 15-49 and 0.5% among children under 15, according to Dr. Vanessa Mupenzi, the Director of HIV epidemiology, surveillance and research at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).
An estimated 230,000 Rwandans live with HIV, with 3,200 new infections annually. However, strong leadership and universal health coverage have significantly reduced HIV-related deaths to 2,600 each year.
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