How the international court gamed Museveni into a deal of partial justice COMMENT | GAAKI KIGAMBO | Since its inception in 2002 to date, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has studiously defended itself against accusations it is an imperial project; especially in Africa, by pointing to the number of cases …
Read More »COMMENT: How Mandela bent history
Before anything, he was a politician; skilled at building coalitions and charming political opponents | MARK SUZMAN | Twenty-five years ago, South Africa held its first free elections after the end of apartheid. The African National Congress won overwhelmingly, and its leader, Nelson Mandela, began to knit the country back …
Read More »Ugandan art at PIASA
French auction art house falls for `unique, fresh’ Kampala Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Contemporary African art is now common on the world stage. Several art festivals; including the much coveted PIASA art auction in Paris, France capitalise onsale of contemporary art from the continent, notably from West Africa. There’s …
Read More »COMMENT: Disappearance and extrajudicial killing
It’s time for Kenya, South Sudan to account for the enforced disappearance of Samuel Dong and Aggrey Idri | HASSAN SHIRE | As news of the death of Samuel Dong Luak and Aggrey Ezboni Idri circulated recently, I felt extremely saddened and concerned about the region we live in. The enforced …
Read More »Manufacturers frustrating Kaveera ban – Minister
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manufacturers of polythene carrier bags are frustrating the implementation of a ban against Kaveera in Uganda. This is according to Julius Maganda Wandera, the State Minister for East African Community Affairs. He says that despite Uganda’s obligation to the provisions of the Regional Protocol …
Read More »Lubowa Hospital funds reported missing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has started investigating reports that more than 140 billion Shillings set aside for the construction of the Lubowa International Specialized Hospital has gone missing. In March this year, Parliament approved a guarantee of USD 379 million (1.4 trillion Shillings) for the construction of …
Read More »Sudan central bankers lead strike as pressure mounts on generals
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Hundreds of workers at Sudan’s banks and government offices, including the key oil ministry, went on strike for a second day Wednesday to demand the country’s ruling generals step down. The two-day strike, which one protest leader said was “90 percent successful”, aimed to pressure the …
Read More »BoU: Irregular procurement will not happen again
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The management of Bank of Uganda has today told the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) in Parliament that they will not have irregular procurement. Bank of Uganda (BoU) has said they have learnt from the irregular procurements for the Joseph …
Read More »Hazard scores twice as Chelsea sweep aside Arsenal in Europa League final
Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP | Eden Hazard scored twice in what could be his farewell appearance as Chelsea swept away Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku, winning 4-1 to hand Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy as a coach. This match started at 11pm local time on Wednesday in …
Read More »Mane has eyes on Champions League not Real Madrid links
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Sadio Mane admits he is flattered by suggested interest from Real Madrid but insists he is happy at Liverpool and fully focused on trying to help them win the Champions League. Reports from Spain in recent weeks have suggested that Real want to bring the …
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