By Viola Nabbale – Updated at 1902 on Saturday 01- April – 2023 KAMPALA- Her Royal Highness MARIA LEONORA TORRES, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines commended Ugandan team for her recent visit in Uganda. The Queen honored partners for organising a successful mission that saw her meet high ranking Government officials…
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2022 witnessed landmark setback for U.S. human rights: report
The year of 2022 witnessed a landmark setback for U.S. human rights, a report on human rights violations in the United States issued by China said on Tuesday. The report, titled “The Record on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2022,” was released by the State Council Information Office and is based on…
PANIC-Littering Kampala will Cost you 6 Million Instant Fine from 1st April.
By PCA- KCCA Next week, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will begin enforcing an express penalty scheme to reduce environmental degradation and create a more sustainable environment for Kampala residents. From April 1, 2023, individuals violating environmental laws such as littering from commercial buildings or throwing trash…
French airports, schools and oil refineries hit by national strike over pension age increase
By Dalal Mawad, Aurore Laborie, Oliver Briscoe and Joshua Berlinger, Paris— French transport networks, oil refineries and schools were hit by widespread disruption Thursday as workers staged a national strike to protest an increase in the retirement age that was pushed through parliament without a vote. Though sporadic demonstrations had popped up in Paris and…
France pension protests: Clashes after Emmanuel Macron orders rise in pension age without vote
By Hugh Schofield & Robert Plummer Police in Paris have clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force through pension reforms without a vote in parliament. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde in response to raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The plans had sparked two months of heated political…
Russia-Ukraine live news: US says Russian jets caused drone crash
Australia defence minister says Russia not playing by ‘rules’, must explain US drone crash Australia’s defence minister accused Russia of “not playing by the rules” after a US military drone crashed into the Black Sea following Russian air force intervention. “What’s clear here is that Russia has not acted in a professional way and that…
UG Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Queen Torres Hold Talks
By Aggrey Wagodo & Viola Nabbale updated at 0643 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 HRH Queen Torres Maria Leonora, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines on Thursday felt a warm reception at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. She was recieved by State Minister Hon Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo. The Queen who…
Nnabagereka reveals love secrets, twins with Kabaka
By Angella Nampewo On December 6, 2010, the country was gearing up for an election. News reported that day that the government had drafted new rules of political engagement ahead of the 2011 general elections. Unknown to many, another newsworthy and momentous event was afoot somewhere in Kampala. In her soon-to-be-released autobiography titled, “The Nnaabagereka…
