Pakistan PM lauds UN for International Day to Combat Islamophonia.

Imran Khan welcomes UNGA’s approval to resolution introduced by Pakistan setting March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1219 EAT on Wednesday 16/03/2022. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed a decision by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to approve a resolution setting March 15 as…

Russia-Ukraine peace talks sounding more realistic; zelenskyy.

Kyiv sees room for compromise as Russian and Ukrainian delegations prepare for a new round of talks on Wednesday. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1158 EAT on Wednesday 16/03/2022. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said peace talks with Russia were beginning to sound “more realistic” but that more time was needed to ensure the…

Anti-war protester interrupts Russian TV news show.

Act of dissent comes amid government crackdown on independent journalism and anti-war protests. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1115 EAT on Tuesday 15/03/2022. An anti-war protester has interrupted a live evening news programme on Russia’s state television, holding up a sign behind the studio presenter that said “NO WAR. Stop the war” and “Don’t…

Karnataka state’s ban on hijab in class. India Court upholds.

Court upholds ban in BJP-ruled state, a ruling that could set a precedent for the rest of the country, home to 200 million Muslims. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1035 EAT on Tuesday 15/03/2022. An Indian court has upheld a ban on the hijab in class in the southern state of Karnataka, governed by Prime…

Cruise ship with thousands on board runs aground in Caribbean.

Officials hope Norwegian Escape, stranded off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, can be refloated at high tide. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0959 EAT on Tuesday 15/03/2022. Officials in the Dominican Republic have confirmed that a large cruise ship had run aground off the Caribbean island nation’s north coast shortly after leaving…

War in Ukraine: Russian forces accused of abducting second mayor

Updated at 1634 EAT on Sunday 13 March 2022 Edited By KIGGWE MOSES Ukraine’s government has accused the Russian military of abducting another mayor in an area that it has captured. Yevhen Matveyev was seized in the southern town of Dniprorudne, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted, accusing Russia of “terror” tactics. Earlier, Russia installed…

Farming for business;E-Book for beginners

Updated at 1605 on Sunday 13th March 2022 By KIGGWE MOSES WAKISO-: Dr Allan Ahimbisibwe has released an online book called Farming for Business, a Complete Guide for Beginners. The book is to inspire Ugandan youths in to Agriculture by giving them basic knowledge on Farming. The book is available online.