Updated at 1229 EAT on Tuesday 19th Nov 2024 Dr. Jibril Semakula Owumugisha Calls for Indigenous Forests Recovery at #cop29 in Baku Azerbaijan. He speaks to HICGI News Agency’s Kivumbi about Uganda’s Electric Energy Vehicles, ending Charcoal Burning among others. Watch, Share and Subscribe now.
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G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’. Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also stressing the need for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and taxing the ultrarich. The economic forum met in…
Shoe Hawker Remanded Over ‘Demeaning’ Remarks About Museveni, Muhoozi, and Anita Among.
Juma Musuuza, a 27-year-old shoe hawker, was remanded to prison by the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court after being charged with demeaning high-ranking Ugandan officials, including President Yoweri Museveni, his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Musuuza, who is also known by his alias Madubarah, appeared before Chief Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis,…
Ugandan TikToker Sentenced to 32 Months in Jail for Insulting President Museveni.
A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni. Nabugodi, known for his comedic videos on TikTok, was found guilty of four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. The charges stemmed from a video he posted, in which he mockingly…
Russia Warns of Response if Ukraine Uses US Long-Range Missiles to Strike Its Territory.
Russia has issued a stark warning, vowing to take “appropriate” action if Ukraine employs US-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory. The Kremlin’s threat follows a statement by US officials confirming that President Joe Biden has approved the use of these advanced weapons by Ukraine, a move that could escalate the ongoing conflict in the…
We can’t Leave without a Deal – Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price- UN’s António Guterres & Simon Siell.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin updated at 0151 EAT on Monday 18th Nov 2024 BAKU – AZERBAIJAN Strong staments were delivered recently from UN Chief addressing delegates at Olympic Stadium in Baku Azerbaijan where COP 29 is happening. “We can’t Leave without a Deal.”“Polluters Must Pay or Humanity will Pay the Price.”“The Deal is a Must.”“Climate…
Steering Parliament, The Fairness of Uganda’s Speakers of Parliament Under Scrutiny.
The role of Speaker of Parliament in Uganda has long been central to the country’s democratic processes. However, recent events and critiques have cast doubt on the fairness and independence of the individuals who have occupied this pivotal position. Former Speakers Edward Ssekandi and Rebecca Kadaga, along with the current Speaker Anita Among, have come…
Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.
In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…
