Updated by Nsubuga Abbey at HICGI News Agency Consuming more than 22% of daily calories through proteins may increase the risk of atherosclerosis and even worsen the condition, according to a studyTrusted Source completed at the University of Pittsburgh and published today in the journal Nature Metabolism. To reach their conclusions, the researchers used human trials along with…
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Stop supporting M23 rebels and pull troops out of DR Congo, France urges Rwanda
France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end “all support” for M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. “M23 must cease fighting immediately and withdraw from all areas it occupies,” the foreign ministry added. After years of dormancy, the M23 (March 23 Movement) took up arms…
Over about 300 killed as heavy rains wreak havoc across East Africa
Torrential rains and flash floods have ripped through parts of East Africa for several weeks, killing more than 350 people and displacing over 1 million across Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. In Kenya, at least 136 have died and nearly half a million have been displaced, according to the Interior Ministry. Persistent rains since October have affected…
US call for immediate armistice in Gaza during UN votes
The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an anticipated move that, while supportive of Israel, comes amid signs of American frustration with Israel’s war. The US had already signaled its intention to veto the Algerian resolution, but has grown increasingly critical of Israel’s conduct in…
Saawa Ya Queen restored without original clock
Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic clock tower at Queen’s Way, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, was dismantled amidst protests from city residents and heritage advocates to pave the…
No support is rendered to DR Congo’s M23 rebels, UPDF denies allegation
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces says it has no reason to get involved in an internal conflict unless it is a regional peace effort. Ugandan authorities have denied claims that Kampala is backing the deadly M23 rebels in the war in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The claims have been fuelled on…
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum survives an attempted coup African Union, world leaders condemn.
World leaders and regional blocs have condemned a coup attempt against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the presidential guard. Niger’s presidency said in a tweet on Wednesday that members of the presidential guard tried to move against Bazoum. It said that guards engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried “in vain” to obtain the support…
US Army to use its own fund in Ukraine as Congress refuses approval.
As funding for Ukraine faces an uncertain future in Congress, the US Army has been left to foot the bill for hundreds of millions of dollars in support for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia over the last few months — and Army officials are increasingly concerned that without new funding, they will have to begin pulling money from other critical projects to continue supporting Kyiv….
