Leaders from about 120 countries across the world have converged in the Ugandan capital Kampala for the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) that kicked off on Monday. About 4,000 guests from different member states are expected to attend the weeklong summit that seeks to address pressing global issues and foster cooperation among…
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MTN Guinea-Conakry offices sealed by regulator for license fees non-payment
MTN Group confirmed with Connecting Africa that its premises in Almamyah and Coleah were sealed by ARPT on December 29, 2023. “This action followed various discussions with the regulator related to the payments for MTN Guinea-Conakry’s licence fees. The business continues to engage with the regulator to reach a speedy resolution,” MTN said via email….
Security Operatives attempt to enter NUP offices at night.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reported that a group of heavily armed men surrounded and tried to enter their building, this was communicated through their social media platforms. The event happened at around 7:30pm before an electricity blackout in the area happened. The motive behind the armed men is not yet clear. It has…
Catholic Priest collapses to death during meeting.
Courtesy Picture: Rev Fr. Denis Isa earlier during mass. Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Iranya who belonged to the congregation of the Missionaries of Jesus the Divine Master passed…
Israeli military says soldiers searching Gaza’s main hospital
Israeli forces have entered Gaza’s largest hospital in what the military says is a “targeted” operation searching for Hamas infrastructure and weaponsA journalist inside the hospital tells the BBC that soldiers are going room to room and interrogating people but there is no shooting taking place The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 11,000 people…
When Uganda Sent Troops to fight for South Korea; Rev Minho Kim says it’s a Blessed Nation
HICGI News Agency – Updated at 2106 EAT on Saturday 11th Nov 2023 Little is known about Uganda’s involvement in the Korean War of 1950 but a Korean Pastor has disclosed how Uganda helped the country during its dark time. Rev Minho Kim of Zoe Ministry Church Network was in Uganda recently during a Pastors…
The Origin of ADF. What you didn't know
The Allied Democratic Force (ADF) is Uganda’s most active rebel group. Just few weeks back, it was allegedly said to have burnt a trailer & killed one. Yet so little is known about the ADF today. So, who are the ADF, how did it start, & why is it so powerful? The ADF started in…
Gabon: wife of deposed president Ali Bongo jailed
The Franco-Gabonese wife of Gabon’s ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, under house arrest since a military coup at the end of August for alleged embezzlement of public funds, has been jailed, her lawyer said on Thursday. “I can confirm this,” replied her French lawyer, François Zimeray, when questioned by AFP about his…
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