Uganda Airlines has announced plans to clear an outstanding fuel debt of approximately Shs 29 billion (about $8 million) owed to a Dubai-based supplier, Mixjet. The airline clarified that contrary to earlier reports suggesting the debt stood at $10 million (around Shs 37 billion), the actual amount owed is $8 million. In a statement, the…
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Equatorial Guinea VP Warns Against Office Sex After Viral Videos Expose Scandal.
The Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Mangue, has issued a stern warning to civil servants following the circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving high-ranking officials engaging in sexual acts at work. Obiang stressed that those caught in such acts would face “severe measures” and be immediately suspended, labeling the behavior a “flagrant violation of…
Trump and Harris Cast Ballots as Millions Vote in Historic US Election.
As millions of Americans head to the polls or cast their votes by mail in the highly anticipated US presidential election, both major candidates are urging voter participation. Former President Donald Trump, who cast his vote in Florida, joined the many Americans who chose to vote in person. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, who voted…
Ex-KCCA Bosses Granted Bail After Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy.
Kasangati, Uganda (November 4, 2024) – A wave of relief swept through the Kasangati Magistrate’s Court on Monday as former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials, Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello, were granted bail. The trio had been detained for two weeks following the tragic August 10th Kiteezi landfill collapse that claimed 35…
Mozambique Opposition Leader Narrowly Escapes AssassinationMore neutral Mozambique opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last month’s disputed presidential election, says he has escaped an assassination attempt in South Africa, where he sought refuge after challenging the results. In a video posted to Facebook, Mondlane said he was in “mortal danger” after assassins had gone…
Quincy Jones, giant of US music, has died aged 91.
Quincy Jones, the celebrated US musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the…
Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp.
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning struck. Another 34 people were injured. The incident occurred at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the north-west of the country. The area has…
Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case.
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. “I am pleased that American citizen and former US law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so…
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