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President Museveni speaks out against torture

President Yoweri Museveni has written to Uganda’s security and law enforcement chiefs warning that torture does not work in the fight against crime, and should be stopped, if it is happening. “The use of torture is unnecessary and wrong and must not be used again if it was being used …

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Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to share info with Russia

Washington, UNITED STATES | AFP |  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted he had the right to share “facts” with Russia, saying he acted to help Moscow in its “fight against ISIS and terrorism.” His Twitter message came one day after news broke that he allegedly divulged classified information …

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Court orders a by-election for Kalungu LC5 Chairperson seat

The Court of Appeal  has declined to  declare  Emmanuel  Musoke as the validly elected Local Council (LC) 5 chairperson for Kalungu District. This after three justices, Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma, Elizabeth Musoke and Paul Mugamba concurred  with Masaka High Court judge Lawrence Gidudu that the authenticity of the Declaration …

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VIDEO: URA explains vehicle registration taxes

VIDEO: URA explains vehicle registration taxes Motor Vehicle and motorcycle registration fees have for years been a subject of debate, with importers of cars and other properties accusing the tax body of taxing them highly. But the Uganda Revenue Authority Assistant Commissioner field services Stephen Magera, blames their tax burden …

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JOBS: Project Support Officer Action Africa Help

AAH Uganda is looking for a Project Support Officer to mobilize, supervise and coordinate the interpreters to ensure effective and efficient services for asylum seekers and immigrants in line with donor Action Africa Help – International Uganda guidelines. Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Closing date: 19 May 2017 Application : …

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Here’s the whiz kid who foiled cyberattack

  Paris, France | AFP | They are called white hats — the good guys in the Wild West of the internet — and they ride to the rescue as in the case of the 22-year-old British expert who helped stop the WannaCry cyberattack. The young cyber security researcher, known …

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S.Africa court hears case on Zuma confidence vote

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |  South Africa’s highest court weighed Monday whether lawmakers can cast secret ballots in a no-confidence vote in President Jacob Zuma, who faces growing criticism within the ruling ANC. Several hundred protesters marched to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg in the latest demonstrations against Zuma, …

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