When she was elected to the Pan African Parliament (PAP), you would not know that she was not NRM [a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement party]; she was a big defender of Uganda out there,” he said. Fondly referring to the late as Cissy Ogwal, the president said that she was a very…
Month: January 2024
Kenya questions jurisdiction of East African court
TUESDAY JANUARY 23 2024 Kenyas attorney General justin mutuli on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to hear his application seeking the top court’s opinion on the legal consequences and effects of decisions of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on the country’s sovereignty. Mr Muturi said whereas there is no express provision in…
Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah
Joseph Boakai has been sworn in as Liberia’s president on Monday following his election victory over former football star George Weah, with the challenge of tackling poverty and corruption. The 79-year-old narrowly beat former Ballon d’Or winner Weah in November’s run-off poll with 50.64 percent of the votes to 49.36 percent He was sworn in…
Ukraine war: Civilians killed in missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv
Residential buildings were hit early on Tuesday in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, leaving five people killed and another 42 injured. They included two women of 40 and 56. The city mayor said part of a block of flats was destroyed and rescue workers searched the rubble for survivors. The sky over Kharkiv turned burnt…
Strengthening Grassroots CSOs: Catalysts for Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Uptake
By Florence Mbabazi Title: Strengthening Grassroots CSOs: Catalysts for Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Uptake Introduction: In the realm of global health, the empowerment of individuals and communities at the grassroots level is increasingly recognized as a powerful force for positive change. Nowhere is this more evident than in the promotion of Sexual…
Parliament to pay tribute to Cecilia Ogwal
The casket, accompanied by pallbearers from the Uganda Police Force was received by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and other Members of Parliament. The casket now lies at the Central Lobby where Members of Parliament and other mourners will view the body and sign the condolence book. Ogwal, 77, breathed her last on Thursday 18th, 2024…
President Sisi: Egypt will not allow any threat to Somalia
MONDAY JANUARY 22 2024 Egypt will not allow any threat on Somalia said president Abdel Fattah AL sisi said on Sunday after Ethiopia said it would consider recognizing an independence claim by Somialand in a deal that would give it access to a sea port Read: Egypt, Ethiopia trade blame over failed dam talks Somaliland declared…
Joseph Boakai: Liberia’s new president takes on tough challenge
It marks a generational shift, as Mr Boakai takes the reins of power from the nation’s youngest-ever elected leader, George Weah. The former international football star rose to the presidency at the age of 51 after defeating Mr Boakai in elections six years ago, but lost to him this time around by just over 20,000…
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