The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – may consider a joint currency when they meet in Johannesburg in August. By Kate Bartlett Johannesburg — The creation of a BRICS currency will be one of the main topics up for discussion when the group of five emerging nations – Brazil, Russia,…
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Biden warns ‘millions of jobs’ at risk if debt ceiling not raised
US president accuses Republicans of holding economy hostage by demanding spending cuts to raise debt limit. United States President Joe Biden has warned the economy could enter a recession and shed millions of jobs unless Republicans agree to raise the country’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling before a fast-approaching deadline. In a campaign-style speech in a swing district…
Ukraine war: French journalist killed near Bakhmut
By Antoinette Radford A 32-year-old French journalist has been killed while reporting from the war zone in eastern Ukraine. Arman Soldin, who worked for AFP news agency, died on Tuesday after being hit by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar, just west of Bakhmut. A team of journalists came under attack at about 16:30 (13:30 GMT)…
American Philanthropist moved by struggling Health Care in Western Uganda.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin- Updated at 1558 EAT on 08th May 2023 Sean Bardoo , United States Philanthropist and We Care for humanity Ambassador (Led by Her Royal Highness MARIA LEONORA TORRES, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines ) has expressed concern over the struggling health care system in Western Uganda. This was during his recent…
Ukraine war: ‘Mad panic’ as Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant
Russia has sparked a “mad panic” as it evacuates a town near the contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a Ukrainian official says. Russia has told people to leave 18 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, including Enerhodar near the plant, ahead of Kyiv’s anticipated offensive. The Ukrainian mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, said there were five-hour…
Back in Command- M7 Appoints Col Edith Nakalema to Protect Investors.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin updated at 1111 EAT on Sunday 07th May 2023 Col Edith Nakalema has bounced back in State House following her appointment as Head of State House Investors Protectorate Unit by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. At the news of her appointment, Nakalema’s fans poured on social media with congratulatory messages. Among them…
Uganda Minister killer had past discipline issues
The soldier, who yesterday morning shot and killed State minister for Labour, Col (rtd) Charles Patrick Okello Engola, had a history of discipline problems and had been sent away from at least two previous postings as a close protection officer. Security sources close to ongoing investigations into the unprecedented killing of a principal by his…
M7 Hosts Regional Leaders contributing to AU Mission in Somalia
STATE HOUSE – ENTEBBE – Uganda leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is this afternoon hosting H.Es: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud(Somalia), Evariaste Ndayishimiye(Burundi), William Ruto( Kenya), Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti) and Demeke Mekonnen (Ethiopia) for the Heads of State Summit of the Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The summit -(of the…
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