Early Retirement Surge Among Teachers Due to Degree Policy.

Iganga District – A recent government policy mandating higher educational qualifications for teachers is prompting a wave of early retirements in the Busoga sub-region. Introduced in 2019, this transformative teacher policy requires all educators, including those at nursery and primary levels, to possess at least a Bachelor’s degree. During a meeting held at Iganga Progress…

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Ethiopia Appoints New President Following Rift with Prime Minister.

Ethiopia’s parliament has officially approved the appointment of Taye Astike Selassie as the new president, replacing the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. This change comes amid reports of a falling out between Sahle-Work and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Taye, who served as foreign minister since February, assumes a largely ceremonial role, as…

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Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials Against Marburg Virus Amid Rising Cases.

Rwanda has announced the commencement of vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least 12 lives in the country, predominantly among health workers. The Marburg virus, known for its high fatality rate, has affected 46 individuals in Rwanda, marking the first instance of the virus being detected in the nation. The…

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Russian Opposition Activist Killed Fighting for Ukraine.

Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, has been confirmed dead while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. His death was announced by the Civic Council, the group that recruited him. A spokeswoman for the organization stated, “He was, and he remains a hero.” Dadin, a member of the Freedom of Russia Legion, was killed when his…

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First Uganda – Czech Business Forum Opens in Prague.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin First Uganda – Czech Business Forum has opened in Prague, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. Ambassador Danny Mayanja Ssozi says; “Uganda offers in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, ICT, and tourism. The time for Czech investors to explore these opportunities is now.” “With almost…

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