Kigali, Rwanda | AFP | Representatives from almost 200 countries reached an agreement Saturday on the phase-out of potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, a major step in curbing global warming, a Rwandan minister hosting the talks announced. “The amendment and decisions are adopted,” said Rwanda’s Minister …

Muhanga, Rwanda | AFP |  “Three, two, one, launch!” And with that, catapulted from a ramp, the small fixed-wing drone buzzes into the air towards its pre-programmed destination, the Kabgayi hospital two kilometres away. On Friday Rwanda inaugurated a drone operation that its backers hope will kickstart a revolution in …

Lome, Togo | AFP |  Stemming the astronomical losses caused by crime in the oceans surrounding Africa is the focus of a major continental summit on Saturday in the Togolese capital, Lome. “Over recent decades, the accumulated revenue losses resulting directly from illegal activities in the African maritime sector add …

THE LAST WORD: Uganda’s stalled transformation: Andrew Mwenda on Why Museveni has not transformed agricultural Uganda into an industrial economy and what can be done. COVER STORY: Americans to build refinery? Technocrats at the Energy Ministry and the Ministry of Finance who are working on the country’s pet project, the …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | AFP |  Kenya, Senegal and Chad will each nominate a candidate to become the new head of the African Union, which failed to choose a successor to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in July. A list of candidates, obtained by AFP but not yet made public, includes Kenya’s foreign …

VIDEO: Chief Justice Bart.M Katureebe has launched the sentencing guidelines committee intended to address the predicament judicial officers find themselves in while dispensing justice. The committee which will be headed by Principal Judge Jorakamu Bamwine, will among other tasks draw guidelines of sentencing, establish a research, monitoring and development program on sentences …

Zurich, Switzerland | AFP | FIFA president Gianni Infantino built momentum towards expanding the World Cup Friday as some powerbrokers appeared to back the move, while sceptics will have to be convinced before a final call in January. Growing the cash cow tournament from 32 to as many as 48 …

The High Court has acquitted the widow of murdered businessman Eria Ssebunya Bugembe aka Kasiwukira. Sarah Nabikolo Ssebunya was acquitted Wednesday by Justice Wilson Masalu Musene but her co-accused, including cousin sister Sandra Nakungu and a Muyenga-based policeman Jayden Ashiraf, were found guilty and convicted for the 2014 murder of …

JOB OPENING: Uganda: Human Resources/Admin Officer  – Uganda Kampala, Uganda Norwegian Refugee Council Closing Date : 2016-10-17 Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council Country: Uganda Closing date: 17 Oct 2016 Human Resources/Admin Officer ( Uganda Nationals Only) – Uganda Norwegian Refugee Council APPLY HERE Share on: WhatsApp

Uganda: Director Health Service Delivery Kampala, Uganda International Rescue Committee Closing Date : 2016-12-03 Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Organization: International Rescue Committee Country: Uganda Closing date: 03 Dec 2016 Application: Apply for the job Share on: WhatsApp