Govt urged to address economic constraints to protect children from violence.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2323 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. Prof Fred Ssewamala, a child health expert from Washington University, USA has challenged the government to dedicate resources towards alleviating poverty levels around the country. Ssewamala reasoned that if the economic challenges affecting most Ugandan families were addressed, violence against children would…

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Number of Kenyans entering Uganda increases by 3-fold in last 3 days.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2254 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. The directorate of citizenship and immigration control (DCIC) has said that the number of Ugandans and Kenyans entering Uganda is three times higher than usual in the last three days, especially at the Busia and Lwakhakha borders.  Simon Peter Mundeyi, the spokesperson…

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Scientists urge global action after ‘historic’ US climate bill.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2225 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. Scientists welcomed the passing of US President Joe Biden’s “historic” climate bill while calling for other major emitters – namely the European Union – to follow suit and implement ambitious plans to slash emissions. The bill, which would see an unprecedented $370bn invested in…

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Iran nuclear deal could be near as EU circulates ‘final text’.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2159 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. Tehran, Iran – An agreement on restoring Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers could be near after another round of negotiations led to a “final text” offered by the European Union. The bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the latest indirect,…

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Talks under way to cause ceasefire in Gaza.

By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 2117 EAT on 7th August.2022. Talks are under way to end the latest violence between Israel and Palestinian militants, which has killed at least 36 Palestinians since Friday. Islamic Jihad militants and Israel are reported to have agreed a truce brokered by Egypt, but officially talks are still in…

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London museum set to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria.

A London museum says it has agreed to return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin. The Horniman Museum said ownership of 72 objects would be transferred to the Nigerian government. Items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to the king’s…

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Grain Ships leave Ukraine as more exports expected.

Four more ships carrying grain and sunflower oil have left Ukraine ports via a safe maritime corridor. Millions of tonnes of grain have been stuck in Ukraine due to Russian blockades, leading to shortages and higher food prices in other countries. But last week the first ship left Ukraine’s ports since February. The latest ships…

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Laurent Gbagbo pardoned by Ivory Coast president.

Alassane Ouattara says he pardoned his longtime rival to boost ‘social cohesion’ in Ivory Coast. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated on 7th August.2022 at 1757 EAT. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has pardoned his predecessor and longtime rival, Laurent Gbagbo, as part of a reconciliation drive ahead of elections due in 2025. Ouattara made the…

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