Indonesian police are investigating the illegal trade in human organs involving police and immigration officers who were accused of helping traffickers send 122 Indonesians to a hospital in Cambodia to sell their kidneys By NINIEK KARMINI JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police are investigating the illegal trade of human organs involving police and immigration officers who were…
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Gabon’s Bongo to face 18 other presidential candidates in August election
Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo Ondimba will face 18 other candidates in next month’s presidential election, authorities announced Monday. Bongo is favourite to win a third term at the head of the oil-rich West African state ruled by his family for 55 years. The 64-year-old, who took over from his father, Omar Bongo Ondimba in 2009, officially announced in…
Israeli parliament passes key part of Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan
“We see the passage of part of the legal reform as unfortunate,” the Biden administration said of the move that has prompted mass protests. July 24, 2023, 11:17 AM EAT / Updated July 24, 2023, 9:51 PM EAT By Paul Goldman, Raf Sanchez, Patrick Smithand Corky Siemaszko JERUSALEM — Israel was in an uproar Monday after the country’s parliament gave Prime Minister Benjamin…
Sea Evacuations begin in Corfu as wildfires chaos hit second Greek Island.
The fires have led to one of the largest-ever evacuations in Greek history. By Guy Birchall and Lauren Russell, news reporters Monday 24 July 2023 04:49, UK Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island – as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of…
Uganda Loses Legislator who Fought for Mabira Forest, The Political Life of Hussein Kyanjo
Former Makindye West Member of Parliament, Hussein Kyanjo is dead. He reportedly died Saturday morning at Kibuli hospital. In a statement, JEEMA Party confirms Kyanjo’s death. “We are incredibly saddened to announce the death of one of our party founder members and Secretary General emeritus also former Member of Parliament for Makindye West Division Hajji….
State House to Renew Dorothy Kisaka KCCA Contract
A section of city dwellers have asked if Dorothy Kisaka’s contract at Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA as Executive Director would be renewed. HICGI News Agency can confirm from sources near President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni that the soft-spoken lawyer and corporate executive who assumed office on 21st July 2021 will return at the expiry of…
UN Human Rights Council condemns burning of the Koran
The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Koran burning and other acts of religious hatred, although several countries warned that the text encroaches on freedom of expression. The resolution was adopted following an urgent debate requested by Pakistan on behalf of several Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries in the wake…
Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining
By James Landale in Vilnius & James Gregory in London Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the “absurd” delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on…
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