KAMPALA – UGANDA, Updated at 1518 EAT on 1st March 2024 Former UN Diplomat Rosa Malango has addressed members of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited- UWEAL headquarters in Kampala HICGI News Agency brings you her full remarks; Allow me to begin by thanking the organisers for inviting me to give this keynote address on…
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Parliament in Ghana passes anti-homosexuality bill
Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill that has drawn international condemnation. “After three long years, we have finally passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values…
French journalist Antoine Galindo detained in Ethiopia
On February 22, at 3:55 p.m., Galindo, who reports for the Paris-based privately owned news website Africa Intelligence, was detained by security forces in civilian clothing in the capital, Addis Ababa, his publisher Indigo Publications said in a statement and his lawyer, who works for the firm Tameru Wondm Agegnehu, told CPJ by phone. Galindo was detained at the Ethiopian…
Catholic church attacked in Burkina Faso, 15dead and others injured
At least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the border with Mali. Few details have been given. A church official indicated the gunmen were…
Prof Jeffrey Sachs Engages Uganda’s National Planning Authority on SDGs and Socio-Economic Transformation.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:45 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Renowned economist and sustainable development advocate, Prof Jeffrey Sachs, embarked on his much-anticipated visit to Uganda with a productive meeting at the National Planning Authority (NPA). The gathering, which saw Prof Sachs in dialogue with Prof Mbabazi Pamela, Chairperson of the NPA,…
ECOWAS considers lifting sanctions on Niger
This regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect”, the president of the Economic Community…
South Africa sets elections date for May 29.
In tonight’s edition: May 29 is set as the date when South Africa’s ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Also, Guinea’s ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of the government by announcing further restrictions. And the film “African Glory” introduces…
A military government in Guinea dissolves the government
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV on Monday by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brig Gen Amara Camara. Mr Camara did not disclose the reason for the dissolution or say when a new government…
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