Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius could return to jail on Wednesday, when a judge is set to sentence him for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp three years ago. Pistorius was freed from prison in the South African capital Pretoria last October after serving one year …
Read More »Iraq mourns 119 killed in Baghdad car bombing
Baghdad, Iraq | AFP | Iraq begins three days of national mourning on Monday for almost 120 people killed by a suicide bombing in a busy Baghdad shopping district claimed by Islamic State jihadists, the deadliest attack in the capital this year. The blast hit the Karrada district early Sunday …
Read More »VIDEO: Religious leaders visit Besigye
NBS: Religious leaders have cautioned government against dismissing their request for dialogue on the question of Dr. Kiza Besigye’s demand for justice. A team of religious leaders led by Father Gaetano Batanyenda say their call for peace, justice and freedom across the country is being frustrated by government. He said …
Read More »VIDEO: Idi Amin’s Son speaks about Israel’s Operation Thunderbolt
NBS: It is 40 years and a tale of the Israeli commandos raid on Entebbe International Airport has been told over the years with contradictory information. As the Israel prime minister comes to Uganda to commemorate the events of this fateful day in which his brother was killed, our reporter …
Read More »Ruthless France ends Iceland’s Euro 2016 dream run
Paris, France | AFP | Olivier Giroud scored two goals and set up another as the Euro 2016 hosts France thrashed Iceland 5-2 on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash against world champions Germany. Giroud fired France ahead after just 12 minutes at a rain-drenched Stade de France with …
Read More »Israel seeks to raise profile in Africa with Netanyahu trip
Jerusalem| AFP | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make his first trip as premier to sub-Saharan Africa, seeking new trade partners and marking the 40th anniversary of a hostage rescue in which his brother died. It will mark a rare visit by a sitting Israeli prime minister …
Read More »HIV: Children to get sweet ARVs
New trial in pediatric HIV treatment gives hope for better results Whenever his mother holds a spoon, little Imran becomes suspicious. He asks his mother whether it’s time for ‘panadol’ yet again. He contracted HIV at birth and has to take Lopinavir and Lamivudine – two antiretroviral (ARV) drugs- twice …
Read More »People as guarantors of peace and stability
People must conceive missions about the nation, not about individuals using the nation for their ends, writes Morris Komakech Post-election time in Africa is difficult to fathom as it often erupts into vexatious disputes and violence. Democracy itself has proven a costly practice everywhere in Africa. The democratic societies seemed …
Read More »Jobs: Director Economic affairs East Africa
Job Opening Posting Title: DIRECTOR, SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EAST AFRICA Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SERVICE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Department/Office: ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Duty Station: KIGALI Posting Period: 30 June 2016 – 28 August 2016 Job Opening Number: 62980 Staffing Exercise N/A APPLY HERE (CLICK) Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Cementing Uganda-China relations
NBS: Uganda and China discuss and agree best ways to improve trade relations and improve business climate for traders for the benefit of both nations. Share on: WhatsApp
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