10 people killed in two attacks in Burkina Faso

At least 10 civilians were killed in two attacks by suspected jihadists in the Burkina Faso town of Dassa, according to AFP citing security and local sources on Friday. Late on Thursday, two groups of armed men attacked two areas in Dassa, a commune in west-central Burkina Faso around 140 kilometers (90 miles) west of…

Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines

By Annabelle Liang Business reporter “No onion toppings. Every restaurant is facing a shortage of onions. You see the signs everywhere.” According to official statistics, the price of onions surged in the Philippines to around 700 pesos ($12.80; £10.40) per kg last month. Although prices have eased in recent weeks, onions are still a luxury…

Trump to return to Facebook after two-year ban

The US social media giant has called the suspension ‘extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances’. The social media giant Meta has announced that it is ending a two-year suspension of former United States President Donald Trump from its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Calling the suspension an “extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances”, Meta issued a press release on its…

Parliament Orders Investigations Into Entebbe International Airport

By Brenda Namugenyi Parliament has directed the works and transport ministry to give a status report on allegations of extortion and frustration of passenger at the airport by employees at the country’s only international Airport. The Airport has been at the spotlight following a social media backlash after passengers protested acts of extortion from employees,…

MP Ssegirinya Woes: Constituency Medical Center Closed.

HICGI News Agency Last Updated at 15:24 by HICGI By Brenda Namugenyi Kawempe North Medical center, a health facility established by the area Member of Parliament Muhammed Sseggirinya has been closed and medical equipment uninstalled for lack of funds to sustain the facility. Thomas Bagonza the administrator of the facility says they have resolved to…

Girls Standing By The Roadside Knocked Dead by Speeding Truck.

By Our Reporter Two holiday makers standing at the road side have been knocked dead by a speeding Fuso truck. The accident occurred Tuesday evening at Rwimi trading Centre along Fortportal – Bunyangabu road. The deceased have been identified as Hasifah Namatovu a senior four vacist and Faridah Namujju a student of hair dressing at…

Can the Executive Spare Minister Persis Namuganza ?

By Brenda Namugenyi Namuganza is accused of undermined the powers of parliament and its leadership. MPs say the minister rides on the pride and powers of the executive which needs to be trimmed. On Monday, Parliament voted to censor Persis Namuganza from her position of minister of state for Lands and Urban Development. A total…