Senior Lawyer Detained in Luzira on Charges of Misappropriating Shs4 Billion.

Kampala, August 13, 2024 – Prominent senior lawyer John Matovu, aged 62, appeared in the Anti-Corruption Court today to face serious charges related to the alleged embezzlement of Shs4.1 billion. The funds in question were designated for war loss compensation for the Busoga Growers Cooperative, a group of agricultural producers in the Busoga region. Matovu,…

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Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown.

Tanzanian police have detained prominent politician Tundu Lissu along with four other opposition figures, according to the Chadema party. The party reported that Lissu and two other politicians were apprehended on Sunday in Mbeya, a southwestern town, just before their scheduled rally to celebrate World Youth Day. Additionally, the party’s chairman and the leader of…

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Ukraine asserts that it controls 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

Ukraine’s top military leader has announced that Kyiv’s forces now control 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory as they advance in their largest cross-border operation in two and a half years of full-scale war. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukraine is actively conducting an offensive in the Kursk region, a week after the operation commenced….

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Kiteezi Landfill Collapse: A Tragic Event Unfolds in Uganda.

August 12, 2024 — Kampala, Uganda In a tragic incident that has stunned the local community and raised significant concerns about waste management practices, the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has experienced a catastrophic collapse. The event occurred early on Saturday morning, leading to severe casualties and widespread destruction. Details of the Collapse The Kiteezi…

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Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win.

Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda’s president after winning 99% of the vote in last month’s election. While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others accuse him of running a repressive regime in a country where ordinary people are…

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Biden details  reasons for withdrawing from  presidential race.

“US President Joe Biden stated that he decided not to seek re-election because he was concerned that the internal party conflict over his candidacy would be a significant distraction for Democrats. He emphasized that his primary goal was to defeat Donald Trump in November.” In his first interview since dropping out of the race, Mr….

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UN to assess  whether Africa’s mpox outbreak is a global emergency.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization’s head announced plans to assemble an expert panel to evaluate whether the escalating spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be classified as a global emergency. During a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that, due to the rising number of mpox cases outside…

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Israel Grants Citizenship to Ugandan Jew in Landmark Decision.

Jerusalem – In a historic move, Israel has granted citizenship to Yosef Kibita, a member of the Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s immigration history. The decision, which comes after a protracted legal battle spanning seven years and four conversions, underscores Israel’s commitment to the Jewish diaspora worldwide. Kibita,…

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