By Arineatwe Patricia – Updated at 07:40 EAT on Monday 4th March 2024 The recent Uganda Parliament Exhibition, aimed at showcasing the nation’s legislative achievements, took an unexpected turn as tweets surfaced highlighting Speaker Anita Among’s lavish spending. Among, known for her outspoken views on fiscal responsibility, now finds herself embroiled in controversy over alleged…
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Hundreds bid final farewell to Russia’s Alexey Navalny, risking arrest
Relatives and supporters of Alexey Navalny are bidding farewell to the opposition leader at a funeral Friday in southeastern Moscow, following a battle with authorities over the release of his body after his still-unexplained death in an Arctic penal colony. His supporters say several churches in Moscow refused to hold the service before Navalny’s team…
Mukono and Kira Municipalities Chosen as Priority Beneficiaries of $566M World Bank-Funded Urban Development Project.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:38 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a significant development aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and connectivity, Mukono and Kira Municipalities have been selected as the first priority beneficiaries of a $566 million urban development project funded by the World Bank. The project, known as the Greater Kampala…
ICC Orders Shs223 Billion Compensation to Victims of Ongwen’s Atrocities
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:19 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a landmark decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a record-breaking compensation of Shs223 billion to victims of atrocities committed by former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen in northern Uganda. The ruling marks a significant step towards justice…
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: FUFA Reflects on a Century of Football Legacy.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:11 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 As the Football Association of Uganda (FUFA) prepares to mark its centenary milestone, anticipation and excitement are building for a celebration of a century of football excellence. Founded in [insert year], FUFA has been at the forefront of promoting and developing football…
Ghana’s Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill Amid International Criticism.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:00 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a move that has sparked widespread debate and condemnation, Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill, despite international pressure and outcry from human rights groups. The bill, which was introduced in parliament in 2021, aims to criminalize LGBTQ…
Journalists in UK demands for open access to Gaza
The letter, from 55 correspondents and presenters from the main broadcasting outlets based in the UK, appealed for better protection for journalists already reporting in the territory. “Almost five months into the war in Gaza, foreign reporters are still being denied access to the territory, outside of the rare and escorted trips with the Israeli…
Opposition Political Parties Form Holy Alliance for Uganda’s Political Transition.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 11:00 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 A consortium of opposition political parties has joined forces to establish a Holy Alliance aimed at fostering constructive dialogue and ensuring a smooth political transition for Uganda. The alliance, comprised of prominent parties such as the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA,…
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