Pope Francis has been suffering knee pain that appears to have been brought on by a flare-up of sciatica, a nerve condition that causes his legs to ache. Updated at 0720 EAT on Friday 06th May 2022 Francis, 85, was wheeled on stage and helped into a seat during an audience with a group of…
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UN Boss in Nigeria-urges donors to sustain aid amid Ukraine crisis
HICGI News Agency – Updated at 0652 on Friday 06th May 2022 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged international donors to sustain funding for humanitarian operations in Africa and across the world even as they respond to the Ukraine crisis. Addressing reporters in Nigeria as he wrapped up his three-nation tour of West Africa,…
How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?
By Jake Horton, Daniele Palumbo & Tim Bowler The European Union plans to ban all purchases of Russian oil by the end of the year. But there is no consensus yet among EU members on stopping imports of Russian gas. What oil and gas sanctions are there? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has…
Dr Nambatya Covid-19 blessing in disguise for herbal medicine.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1420 EAT on Wednesday 4 May 2022. Covid-19 had such a debilitating impact on the whole world. It crippled economies, shuttered businesses and with it, people’s life dreams. Millions across the world lost lives, leaving families devastated. Most stories from Covid-19 were grim and indeed continue to be. That…
20 dead in Link bus accident in Fort Portal.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1405 EAT on Wednesday 4 May 2022. At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in a Link Bus accident in Fort Portal, western Uganda The nasty accident occurred today Wednesday at around 10.30 at Sebitoli along the Fort Portal-Kampala highway. Traffic police spokesperson Faridah Nampiima said that out…
Minister Kasaija’s nasty loan deals.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 11014 EAT on Wednesday 4 May 2022. Begged to retire during an emotional and explosive appearance before the parliamentary committee on trade last week, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija’s mask of poised calm momentarily slipped. “If my Jajja [grandfather] can commit our coffee: the livelihood…
EU Targets Africa to Help Replace Russian Gas Imports
EU drafts action plan to cut energy dependence on Moscow Europe to work with major producers and consumers of LNG Video Player is loading.EU Looks to Africa in Plans to Phase Out Russian EnergyUnmuteWATCH: The EU will explore expanding cooperation with African countries to help replace imports of Russian natural gas.Source: BloombergBy By Ewa Krukowska…
Gov’t To Fund Athletes To 2022 Commonwealth Games
Updated at 2428 EAT on 3rd May 2022 Government will provide Shs7.1 billion to support Ugandan athletes who will participate in the 2022 Commonwealth games due to take place between 28 July and 08 August 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The State Minister for Sports, Hon. Hamson Obua made this revelation while responding to matter…
