Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | Somali National Army (SNA) said Sunday its forces killed five al-Shabab terrorists during a security operation conducted within the vicinity of Balad and Afgoye districts located northeast and southwest of Mogadishu respectively. The SNA commander who led the operation told Radio Mogadishu that several of …
Read More »Russian forces destroy world’s biggest cargo plane Mriya in Ukraine
The restoration of the plane will cost more than 3 billion U.S. dollars. Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | Russian forces have destroyed Ukraine’s flagman aircraft An-225 Mriya, the world’s biggest cargo plane, Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom said Sunday on Telegram. The aircraft was destroyed in an attack by Russian …
Read More »Vet doctors demand better regulation of animal drugs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has asked government to give them a greater role in the regulation of veterinary drugs to help stop a flood of fake products in the country. They have demanded that government brings back the regulation of veterinary drugs to the Ministry …
Read More »Putin puts Russian ‘nuclear’ deterrence forces on alert
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s deterrence forces to be placed on “a special mode of combat duty” in a Sunday meeting with top defense officials. Senior officials of leading NATO members issued “aggressive statements” against Russia, Putin said at a meeting with Defense …
Read More »Liverpool win epic penalty shootout for Carabao Cup
Reds beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup 🔴 Liverpool 0 (11) Chelsea 0 (10) LFC: ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ CFC: ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | All 11 of the Reds’ takers, including Caoimhin Kelleher, converted their spot-kicks before Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed his over the crossbar to seal the fifth major …
Read More »THE INDEPENDENT: Museveni ‘moles’ in opposition fight
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Museveni ‘moles’ in opposition fight: Who wins when Mao attacks Bobi Wine over money? THE LAST WORD BOU’s Crane Bank disaster: Why those who thought they were above the law will soon realise …
Read More »Man, 50 set free after 22 years on remand in murder case
DPP Withdraws Murder Charges Against Man On Remand for 22 Years Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn murder charges against Alex Twinomujuni, who has been on remand for more than 22 years without trial. The charges were withdrawn at Buganda …
Read More »LIVE: Explosions rock Ukraine airport, military facilities
🔴 Ukraine invasion ➡ Air raid sirens in Kyiv and Lviv ➡ Blasts across several cities including Kyiv and Kharkiv ➡ Ukrainian military claims to have shot down Russian aircraft ➡ Troops and armored vehicles cross border, including from Belarus ➡ Bidens vows ‘strong sanction Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | …
Read More »DStv cracks down on password sharing
Cape Town, South Africa | MELODY CHIRONDA | In an effort to curb password sharing and piracy, MultiChoice Group has announced that it will limit DStv streaming services to one device at a time. The sharing of passwords had become a norm between families and friends. The broadcaster said, “As part of …
Read More »Enact a law on pandemics, government told
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan parliament need to enact a comprehensive law on pandemics to guide on emergency accountability and reporting mechanisms to prevent haphazard expenditure. Christine Byiringiro, program manager at Uganda Debt Network said the loopholes manifested during the COVID-19 procurement related process such as full payment for …
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