M7 Hosts Regional Leaders contributing to AU Mission in Somalia

STATE HOUSE – ENTEBBE – Uganda leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is this afternoon hosting H.Es: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud(Somalia), Evariaste Ndayishimiye(Burundi), William Ruto( Kenya), Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti) and Demeke Mekonnen (Ethiopia) for the Heads of State Summit of the Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The summit -(of the…

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Hudu Hussein moves to Masaka as new RCC

By Antonio Kalyango Masaka finally has a new Resident City Commissioner (RCC) after two months without a substantively appointed person in the office. Hudu Hussein, the former RCC for Kampala has assumed his office, moving from Lwengo District where he has served in the same capacity since November 2022. “Yes, it’s true that Hudu has…

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US Rapper convicted of Lobbying for China

By Bernd Debusmann Jr Ex-Fugees musician Prakazrel “Pras” Michel has been found guilty of 10 counts, including corruption, stemming from allegations he used money to peddle influence in the US.  US prosecutors said Michel had received more than $100m (£80m) from Malaysian billionaire Jho Low that was used in two efforts to influence US politics….

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Queen Toress, First Family Discuss East Africa Global Investment Summit

Updated at 1450 EAT on Tuesday 25th April 20 Towards dawn today Heal The Planet Global Organisation President , Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin saw off Her Royal Highness MARIA LEONORA TORRES, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines at the VIP Lounge Entebbe International Airport. The Queen who jetted in the country on Friday…

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Uganda Police wait on DPP on whom to charge next

By Priscilla Maloba Police have said they are waiting for orders from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) on whom to charge next over theft of Karamoja iron sheets.So far four suspects have been charged for diverting iron sheets meant for the people of Karamoja. These include State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Ms Agnes Nandutu,…

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Ethiopian Prime Minister to Negotiate With Oromo Forces

On April 25, 2023 the Ethiopian government and Oromo militants will meet at the negotiating table in Tanzania. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that two events will happen this week. First; “all regional states presidents will travel to Mekelle” to help cement the peace agreement reached in Pretoria, South Africa in November 2022. Second;…

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