Meet the co-wives of Uganda with an extraordinary bond

Dorothy Nankinga (L) and Milly Nazziwa at their home in Kireku village, Wakiso district, Uganda, on June 22, 2023. The co-wives say they are best of friends and their children have followed suit. Photo credit: Moraa Obiria I Nation Media Group Read more here https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/meet-the-co-wives-of-uganda-with-an-extraordinary-bond–4294190 Invest or Donate towards HICGI New Agency Global Media Establishment – Watch video…

South Africa’s court dismisses Zuma’s case against Ramaphosa

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, welcomed the decision by the High Court in Johannesburg to dismiss the private prosecution case instituted by former president Jacob Zuma. The judge declared the prosecution of President Ramaphosa invalid and unconstitutional. Former president, Jacob Zuma, turned to the court after blaming president Ramaphosafor failing to act when he told him about prosecutor Billy Downer’s alleged misconduct. Jacob Zuma is still fighting to have Downerremoved…

Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong

By Simone McCarthy, Rhea Mogul, Nectar Gan and Alex Stambaugh, Updated 0751 EAT on Wed July 5, 2023 Hong Kong- President Vladimir Putin sought to project an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders on Tuesday, in what was the Russian leader’s first appearance on the world stage since he…

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija Writes Book on torture, exile and activism

The award-winning author was arrested and tortured for his work – and then tortured again for writing about his detention. Now he smuggles his latest banned book into Uganda to ensure it is read Kakwenza Rukirabashaija tries to keep his scars covered around his children. Even in the height of summer he never takes off…

Senegal: Relief in Dakar after Macky Sall’s ‘no third term speech’

By Wahany Johnson SAMBOU and Jerry Fisayo-Bambi SENEGAL– Senegalese President Macky Sall has surprised many by deciding not to seek a third term in office. The decision is being greeted as a great relief by many in Dakar, where tensions had been running high prior to Sall’s address to the nation on Monday. Our correspondent…

Uganda walks away from US firm-led consortium after refinery contract expires

Uganda is seeking new investors for its $4.5 billion refinery after its Project Framework Agreement (PFA) with a consortium of American and Italian firms expired. Uganda is seeking new investors for its $4.5 billion refinery after its Project Framework Agreement (PFA) with a consortium of American and Italian firms expired on June 30. The Ministry…

Kenya Mourns as Dozens of Lives Lost In Londiani Crash

Nakuru — Forty one of the the 52 people who died from the Londiani Junction market accident on June 30 have been identified by their relatives by Sunday evening. Londiani Sub-County Hospital Medical Superintendent, Collins Kipkoech said 18 of the identified bodies have been collected by relatives pending burial preparations. He said autopsies on the…

NGOs Urged to Support PDM and other Government Initiatives

By KCCA- PCA In a bid to accelerate the development of Uganda and transform Kampala into a Smart City, Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajat Minsa Kabanda, has called upon non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to actively support the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other government programs. The minister emphasized the crucial role that…