Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The US government has joined that of the UK in imposing sanctions on Uganda’s Speaker Anita Among. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said: “The United States is committed to working with our Ugandan partners to promote accountability for those who abuse …
Read More »South African picked to lead Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
CAMBRIDGE | PRNewswire | The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has announced the appointment of Patrice Matchaba, MD, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting June 10, 2024. He succeeds the current CEO, Emilio Emini, PhD, who recently announced his retirement, effective on June 30, 2024. …
Read More »GOALS: Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane worst value for money
Earnings per goal of the 2023/24 Golden Boot Top 10 finishers ANALYSIS | PAUL KEMP – Sportingpedia | Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane are among the most feared strikers in Europe in the post-Ronaldo and Messi era, but they are also scoring the most expensive goals on the continent. …
Read More »Impunity 101: Lessons from the Media Council, UHRC and MUK
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | A worrying trend is upon us. Flammable snowflake leaders have made a mockery of shame. Shame no longer lives here. Instead, brazen impunity parades its wares. Consider these three exhibits. Exhibit 1: The Uganda Media Council is responsible for regulating media as mandated by the Press and …
Read More »Support the ‘Clean Ethiopia’ initiative – for Ethiopia, but also Africa’s sake
COMMENT | MAHLET AYELE BEYECHA | In 1896, Ethiopians triumphed over colonial forces in the historic Battle of Adwa, securing their country’s independence and making Ethiopia, alongside Liberia, the only African nation to never be colonized. This victory not only safeguarded Ethiopia’s sovereignty but also inspired other African nations that …
Read More »Uganda tops Africa in peacekeeping operations
Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda is the leading African nation in peacekeeping operations and one of the top three worldwide according to a new factsheet released by SIPRI, a tracker of military data, ahead of the International Day of UN Peace Keepers on May 29. As of December …
Read More »Cultural Village experience by Pilsner Lager and Uganda Waragi showcased at Africa tourism expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the highlights of last week’s 8th Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) was a Pilsner Lager and Uganda Waragi sponsored set up of a first ever cultural village to showcase the unique and diverse Uganda cultural experiences. The different …
Read More »Peter Okwi is new Country Director of TPO Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation Uganda (TPO Uganda) has announced the appointment of Peter Okwi as its new Country Director. Okwi, who brings a wealth of experience in mental health and psychosocial support, will lead the organisation in its mission to improve mental health services …
Read More »China invites Museveni for FOCAC forum in Beijing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | China has incited President Yoweri Museveni for at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will take place in Beijing from 3 rd to 8 th September 2024. Zhang Lizhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda has handed the formal …
Read More »Politics trumps prevention as HIV races through Uganda’s Prisons
Infection rates among incarcerated people are more than twice the national average. But behind bars, basic prevention tools are denied. Wakiso, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | Livingstone remembers his first and only sexual encounter with a man. It was when he was in prison in 2016, serving one …
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