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Confirmed! Uganda’s Representative to UN Christopher Onyanga Is Dead
Christopher Onyanga Aparr, the permanent representative of Uganda to the United Nations in Geneva, has died. Onyanga died Wednesday morning in Geneva, according to a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The cause of his death is yet to be revealed.After his appointment in 2013, Onyanga assumed the role of Coordinator of LDC countries…
Magufuli Declares Tanzania Free Of Coronavirus, Says Prayers & Fasting Helped To Fight Virus
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has declared his country free of Coronavirus, saying prayers and fasting by Tanzanians is reason for the country to defeat the killer virus. President John Magufuli attributed the claimed success over the worldwide pandemic to prayers and fasting that the people of Tanzania have offered to God. “It gives me…
Two Ugandan Herbalists Arrested For Selling Purported Covid-19 Cure
Two men in Fort Portal municipality have been arrested for selling a purported cure for coronavirus disease- Covid-19. The suspects have been identified as William Isingoma and Abdullah Gumisiriza, both residents of Hakibaale sub county in Kabarole district. The Rwenzori West region police spokesperson, Vincent Twesige says the duo was picked up on a tip…
Breaking: Burundi’s Outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza Has Died
The President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza has passed on according to reports. According to Burundi government official twitter handle, the outgoing president suffered acadic arrest and died. “URGENT: The Government of the Republic of Burundi announces with great sadness the unexpected death of His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza”, a statement from the government reads. At the…
LDU Man Accidentally Shoots Self Dead
A Local Defense Unit-LDU personnel in Agago district has died after accidentally shooting himself. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Martin Okello who has been attached to Labwor-dwong army barracks in Paimol Sub County under the 5th infantry Division. He reportedly shot himself around 9 p.m. on Sunday while on duty. According to security…
54 Stolen Cattle Recovered From Suspected Karamojong Thieves
The Army in Agago district has recovered 54 cattle from suspected armed Karamojong cattle thieves. The thugs who were armed with guns, bows and arrows had raided Mora village in Ngora Parish, Paimol Sub County on Monday night and stole 54 cattle from a kraal belonging to farmers in the area. Silvio Odong, one of…
In Uganda: Covid-19 Cases Rise To 657 As 11 Test Positive
Ministry Of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus pandemic bringing the total number of infections to 657. All new confirmed cases are Ugandans, comprising five truck drivers from Malaba in Eastern Uganda and Elegu, in the north. The other six are contacts and alerts from Amuru and Kyotera Districts. According to the Ministry,…
Marvellous: Tycoon Rajiv Throws Wife Naiya Lavish Birthday Bash
Kampala youthful tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia, son of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, treated his wife Naiya Ruparelia to a lavish birthday bash over the weekend. Our moles close to the Ruparelia family reveal that as a way of giving her a memorable birthday celebrations, Rajiv decided to take his family and friends to a top hotel in…
Just In! Rtd Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga Dies At 68
Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga has passed on according to reports. According to a source at the hospital, the family of Maj Gen Gwanga is yet to release a press release onto the death of the ex-serviceman Since Wednesday, last week rumours have been making rounds on social media that Gen Gwanga had passed on. Gen…
Over 15 Reportedly Dead In Lake Albert Boat Accident
Sixteen people are feared dead after a boat capsized on Lake Albert on Monday morning. The boat carrying over 20 people, residents of Mbegu landing site in Buseruka sub country in Hoima district reportedly capsized at around 3 am. The occupants of the boat allegedly sneaked and crossed to Mukambu in DR Congo for burial…