Biden warns ‘millions of jobs’ at risk if debt ceiling not raised

US president accuses Republicans of holding economy hostage by demanding spending cuts to raise debt limit. United States President Joe Biden has warned the economy could enter a recession and shed millions of jobs unless Republicans agree to raise the country’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling before a fast-approaching deadline. In a campaign-style speech in a swing district…

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A Million Babies Born Too Soon Die Every Year

A “silent emergency” claiming one million babies born prematurely each year requires concerted action to swiftly improve children’s health and survival, according to a new report released by UN agencies and partners. An estimated 13.4 million babies were born premature in 2020, with nearly a million dying from pre-term complications, according to Born too soon: Decade of…

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SADC Approves Deployment of Troops to DRC

By Andreas Thomas The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on Monday approved the deployment of a regional force to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help restore peace and security in the eastern part of that country. The decision was taken following the extraordinary summit of the Organ Troika of heads of state and…

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Ukraine war: French journalist killed near Bakhmut

By Antoinette Radford A 32-year-old French journalist has been killed while reporting from the war zone in eastern Ukraine.  Arman Soldin, who worked for AFP news agency, died on Tuesday after being hit by rocket fire near Chasiv Yar, just west of Bakhmut. A team of journalists came under attack at about 16:30 (13:30 GMT)…

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Nigerian Opposition In Court Over Presidential Election Results

By Olakunle Olasanmi The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal began sitting yesterday in Abuja with a pledge to ensure justice for those who deserve it. The tribunal fixed the hearing of the petitions filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) and the Labour Party for tomorrow. Prominent Nigerians, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders have…

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Uganda Wins Gold ; Declared Best investment Destination in East Africa.

Uganda on Monday was recognized and awarded as the best investment destination in East Africa at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023 in AbuDhabi -UAE. AIM is the world’s leading investment platform. Uganda Embassy in the UAE and Uganda Consulate in Dubai together with Uganda Investment Authority, Uganda Wild Life Authority , Uganda Export Promotions…

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Balimwezo Elected Chairperson for City Roads Committee

By KCCA- PCA The Kampala City Roads Committee was inaugurated on Friday at City Hall, with Hon Ronald Balimwezo, the Nakawa East MP, elected as chairperson. The committee is made up of 28 members, including the Lord Mayor, all Kampala MPs, the Executive Director, the KCCA Deputy Director Roads and Drainage , all Division Mayor’s,…

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