Argentine Senate Passes New Law On HIV And Other Diseases.

Updated by Nakayima Riatah at 1506 EAT on 04th July 2022 Argentina’s Senate Thursday passed a bill whereby the State would take a new approach to health conditions such as HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections. The bill, submitted by Congresswoman Carolina Gaillard of the ruling Frente de Todos, proposes “an integral approach…

Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft.

Former constitutional law professor Sadok Belaid says constitutional chapters could pave way for a ‘disgraceful dictatorial regime’ Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1408 EAT on Sunday 3rd July 2022. The head of Tunisia’s constitution committee has condemned the proposed constitution  put forward by President Kais Saied this week, the local Assabah newspaper has reported. Sadok…

Kampala Northern bypass: pedestrians demand for lights at footbridges.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1345 EAT on Sunday 3rd July 2022. The 22km Kampala Northern bypass comprises four-foot bridges to help pedestrians cross the road safely without being crashed by the fast-moving traffic underneath. The footbridges are located in Naalya, Kyebando, Kalerwe, and Kiwatule areas. While the footbridges are a key component of the…

Death toll in Manipur landslide in northeast India hits 26

Fresh rain and falling boulders have hampered rescuers who have so far pulled out 26 bodies from the debris of a landslide  that wiped out a railway construction site in northeastern India’s Manipur state, officials said. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at 1424 EAT. Fresh rain and falling boulders have hampered…

R. Kelly jailed 30 years for sex abuse

US singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. By Sam Cabral The R&B artist, 55, was convicted last September in New York of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes. He had faced years of allegations and the judge on Wednesday said…