3 Million Pilgrims Attended This Year’s Martyrs Day Celebrations At Namugongo

Uganda Police have described as successful, this year’s martyrs day celebrations held at Namugongo. Addressing journalists on Monday, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga hailed the role played by the joint security agencies in securing the celebrations where over three million pilgrims gathered. “The celebrations from a security point of view were peaceful, safe and secure. Over…

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FBI Agent who spied for Russia found dead in Colorado prison

By Chloe Kim updated at 0755 EAT on Tuesday 06th June 2023 An FBI agent-turned-Russian mole who is notorious as one of the most damaging spies in US history has been found dead in prison. Robert Hanssen was discovered at a maximum-security facility in Florence, Colorado, on Monday morning. Hanssen, 79, received more than $1.4m…

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KCCA Joins Hands with NSSF to support Renovation of Public Schools.

In a remarkable demonstration of solidarity and dedication to enhancing public education, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has partnered with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to support the highly anticipated NSSF Kampala Hills Run. This charitable event, returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to raise funds for the…

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Deadly Protests Erupt in Senegal After Opposition Leader Jailed

Nine people were killed in protests following the sentencing of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, authorities in Senegal said early on Friday June 2, 2023. Deutsche Welle reports that Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome made the announcement on state television, adding that the deaths happened in Dakar and Ziguinchor. On May 31, a court sentenced sentenced former…

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Significant Step Towards Vaccine Manufacturing Autonomy in Africa

Fratmat Info The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) brings together key capabilities and functions to address public health challenges in Africa. The Institut Pasteur de Dakar plays an important regional role through its various specialized reference laboratories and its partnership with WHO in the fight against infectious diseases. The Institut Pasteur de Dakar is one…

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Uganda rolls out mass vaccination against Yellow Fever

The government has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease in the country. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the exercise will be carried out in three phases ending next year. She noted that all the preparations including procurement of vaccines, creating awareness…

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Somalia: Deadly Battle Underway in Central Somalia After Al-Shabab Attack

A map showing the location (red pin) of the town of Masagaway in Somalia. By Harun Maruf Heavy fighting has been reported in central Somalia after al-Shabab militants stormed a government military camp in the town of Masagaway on Tuesday, the second attack in days. Security sources who are following the situation say deadly fighting…

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Internet Photo Exhibition on International Children’s Day in DPRK

By E K Benj- Updated at 2320 on Thursday 1st June 2023 Children’s Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of children, whose date of observance varies by country. In 1925, International Children’s Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare. Since 1950, it is celebrated on June 1…

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Uganda sends Gov’t-led delegation to Avocado African Conference

Uganda has for the first time sent an official government-led team to the international Avocado African Conference that brings together farmers, buyers and other stakeholders in one room. The global market for hass avocado is estimated at 14 billion dollars for food and other products like oil and Uganda is a latecomer following in the…

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