Russia’s war in Ukraine: After a year of conflict, what next?

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2304 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2023. In a year, thousands of Ukrainian civilians and troops on both sides have been killed in Russia’s war, and tensions between Moscow and the West have risen to an all-time high. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended the invasion  he ordered on February.24….

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German man free from HIV 10 years after stem-cell transplant.

Updated by Nakayima Ritah at 1607 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2023. A 53-year-old man from Düsseldorf, Germany who was equally HIV positive has remained HIV-free 10 years after receiving a stem-cell transplant for cancer.  According to the latest report published in Nature Medicine and discussed by scientists attending the annual Conference on Retroviruses and…

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Self-confessed social worker killer sentenced to 40 years in jail.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1554 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2022. Isaac Ssenabulya, the self-confessed murderer of former social worker, Maria Nagirinya and her driver, Ronald Kitayimbwa has been sentenced to 40 years in jail.  High court criminal division judge Isaac Muwata announced the sentence today Wednesday morning, a day after Ssenabulya pleaded guilty…

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Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana begged for talks last year.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1522 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2023. The release on bail of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana last week by High court at Masaka has drawn as much controversy as their dramatic arrest in 2021. Their freedom has raised pointed…

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North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess

North Korea is experiencing a critical food crisis, experts say. The country is no stranger to chronic food shortages, but border controls, poor weatherand sanctions have worsened the situation in recent years. Top officials are expected to meet at the end of February to discuss a “fundamental change” to agriculture policy, state media has said. This…

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South Korea court landmark ruling recognises same-sex couple’s rights

Updated by Nakayima Ritah at 1354 EAT on Tuesday 21st February 2023. A South Korean court has delivered a landmark ruling by recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ equality in the country. The ruling in the case on Tuesday –…

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Construction works at Kabaale airport halted over funds.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 10:26 EAT on Tuesday 21st 2023. The completion of the new Kabaale international airport in Hoima hangs in a balance after the contractor laid down tools citing a lack of funds.   The contractor, a joint venture of Israeli-British firms, Shikun & Binui International (SBI/Colas Limited) halted the construction works…

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3 killed, hundreds injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 10:10 EAT on Tuesday 21/02/2023. A new 6.4-magnitude earthquake killed three people Monday and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries also…

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