Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

The leader of Russia’s 24-hour mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus, three days after his Wagner mercenary group’s mutiny came to an end 200km (125 miles) south of Moscow. “Yes, indeed, he’s in Belarus today,” leader Alexander Lukashenko announced, claiming credit in arranging his exile. Mr Prigozhin’s whereabouts had been a mystery since he…

TotalEnergies faces second lawsuit over Uganda oil projects

PARIS, – Five activist groups have sued French oil major TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) for a second time over its projects in Uganda and Tanzania in a Paris civil court, they said on Tuesday, after an earlier fast-track attempt was dismissed in February. The French and Ugandan groups, led by Friends of the Earth France, accuse the…

Pay medical interns, Cabinet tells Finance

The Cabinet meeting on Monday resolved that payment for interns, which ranges from Shs1.5 million to Shs2.5 million, should be maintained to keep the young medical workers motivated as they handle patients.

EU assures Uganda of support despite stance on anti-gay Bill

By Micheal Agaba & Elizabeth Kamurungi updated by Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin on Thursday 11th May 2023 The European Union ambassador to Uganda, Mr Jan Sadek, says they are committed to continue supporting the country’s development agenda despite their disagreement with the Anti-Homosexuality Bill which was recently approved by Parliament.Speaking at a function to celebrate Europe…

Sudan Conflict Risks Spilling Over Into Neighbouring Countries

The 2019 Sudan uprisings that ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir and installed a military-civilian transitional government gave hope that the country could finally transition to democratic rule. The country has been ruled by the military for most of its independence since 1956, writes May Darwich for The Conversation Africa. But Sudan’s bumpy transition to democracy has come to a…

Pyongyang’s Rink Taedong riverside People’s Open-air

On the picturesque Taedong riverside in Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, there is the People’s Open-air Ice Rink, boasting its unique architecturalbeauty. Inaugurated in November 2012, its total floor space is 6 469 square metres, and the skating area is 1 800 square metres. As a public service establishment,…