By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 09:12, Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025. Daniel Chapo has officially been sworn in as the President of Mozambique, taking office under a cloud of political tension as the opposition parties boycotted the ceremony. The boycott reflects growing dissatisfaction among opposition groups, who have alleged irregularities in the recent election process. The…
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AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate
Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…
Africa Cup Of Nations ,Amanda Dlamini breaks history as First Female Commentator.
Amanda Dlamini, former captain of the South African Women’s National Team, achieved a historic milestone on January 17, 2024, by becoming the first woman to commentate on a football match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations competition. Dlamini’s commentary debut took place during the match between Morocco and Tanzania at the Stade Laurent…
How to curb the resurgence of HIV cases in Mbarara
By Isaac Kinene To guard against HIV in an area with high cases of infection like it is in Mbarara district and city, individuals can take several precautions. First and foremost, practicing safe sex is imperative, including consistent use of condoms during intercourse. It is also crucial to avoid sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia….
Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Further remanded in a move to block election of speaker.
By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1712 EAT on 24 March 2022. Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya Detained Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana is seeking an injunction halting the process for the election of speaker of parliament until he is allowed to contest for the same office. This Friday, MPs are expected to vote for…
Cruise ship with thousands on board runs aground in Caribbean.
Officials hope Norwegian Escape, stranded off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, can be refloated at high tide. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0959 EAT on Tuesday 15/03/2022. Officials in the Dominican Republic have confirmed that a large cruise ship had run aground off the Caribbean island nation’s north coast shortly after leaving…
Dozens of children killed, maimed in Yemen in two months.UNICEF.
More than 10,200 children have been killed or injured since the Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, the UN agency said. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1205 EAT on Friday 12/03/2022. At least 47 children were “killed or maimed” in Yemen’s civil war in January and February following a surge in violence, the United Nations…
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