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Africa

ADF Rebels Kill 19 Congolese Civilians In Beni

At least 19 people were killed in a new rebel attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as anger grows against United Nations peacekeepers and security forces for failing to protect civilians. The latest attack on Wednesday took place

November 27, 2019

News

M7 Adviser Princess Bagaya Admitted At IHK In Critical Condition

Tooro kingdom princess Elizabeth Bagaya Akiiki is currently bedridden at International Hospital Kampala (IHK), where she was rushed early this week in critical condition. Although it is not yet clear what her health problem is exactly as it’s being kept a top

November 27, 2019

News

Former Amama Mbabazi Body Guard,Aine Arrested In City Demonstration

he former bodyguard to Amama Mbabazi, Christopher Aine, has been arrested together with his three colleagues for blocking traffic flow this afternoon on Kampala Road. Aine and three others stormed Kampala Road with one holding a machete protesting for the lack of

November 27, 2019

Sports

McKinstry Names Preliminary Cranes Squad For CECAFA Senior Cup

Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 30 man preliminary squad for the forthcoming 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 7th to 19th December. This provisional squad is composed of only home based players. Training

November 27, 2019

Politics

Legislators Criticize Govt For Cutting PWDs Budget To Fund Singer Kusasira’s Investments

Members of Parliament have asked Government to increase funds dedicated to Persons with Disabilities to match the growing population as the country prepares to commemorate the International Day of PWDs. Uganda is scheduled to mark the International Day of PWDs on 03

November 27, 2019

Crime·Politics

Mps Narrowly Lynch Minister Kania For Defending Police Brutality On Dr.Besigye

Members of Parliament have condemned the Police for the way they brutally handle Opposition politicians citing the recent arrest of Dr Kizza Besigye. This followed a statement by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon Obiga Kania where he said that

November 27, 2019

Politics

Mps To Investigate Military Brutalization ,Rape Of MUK Students

The House Committee on Education has been granted more time to complete investigations into allegations of sexual violence by security forces on Makerere University students. The Vice Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. John Twesigye Ntamuhiira, told Parliament on Wednesday, 27 November 2019

November 27, 2019

Africa·Politics

Kadaga, Ethiopian Counter Part Discuss Infrastructure Devt

The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga and her Ethiopian counterpart, Hon Tagesse Chafo have called for improved transport infrastructure across the African continent to improve trade and ease movement of persons. The two speakers said there is need to improve the existing road, rail

November 27, 2019

East Africa·News

Tensions Escalate As Kagame Bans Daily Monitor In Rwanda

The sour relationship between the governments of Rwanda and Uganda have worsened after President Paul Kagame reportedly issued a blockade on Ugandan media houses. We have learnt that the first media house to suffer the brunt of Kagame’s wrath us Nation Media

November 27, 2019

Politics

Mao Finally Bows Down,Hands Over IPOD Leadership To FDC

Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has handed over leadership of that Inter-Party Organisation Dialogue (IPOD) chairmanship to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Oboi Amuriat aka POA. Norbert Mao and Patrick Amuriat shake hands at the function Below is New

November 27, 2019