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Sudan’s foreign ministry says President Omar al Bashir will visit Russia next month, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. Mr Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, rarely travels outside of Africa and the Middle East. Russia has often voted in support of Sudan at the United Nations Security Council. Sudan’s international relations have improved dramatically recently. Next week the United States will decide whether to lift economic sanctions
The national dialogue committee co-chairman Angelo Beda, accompanied by several officials, returned home from South Africa on Sunday, wrapping up a five-day visit without meeting with opposition leader Riek Machar. Speaking to reporters at Juba Airport upon arrival from Johannesburg, Betty Achan Ogwaro who is a member of the national dialogue delegation that went to South Africa said they could not meet the exiled rebel leader Riek Machar. However, she pointed out that the delegation exchanged messages with Machar regarding the national dialogue process in the country. Ramaphosa supports dialogue The government of South Africa has pledged to support an inclusive…
The former Chelsea Football club captain and Ex England defender as officially joined Aston Villa Terry, born on December 7th 1980, joined west ham United Academy at 11, shifted to Chelsea academy while aged 15. John made a breakthrough to the blues first team in 1998 during his debut against Aston Villa in a league one tie He managed to score 67 goals in at least 700 appearances for the blues for the 19 seasons at the bridge wining five premier league titles, 5 FA cup titles, 3 league cup titles. John Terry become a free Agent on July 1st…
Uganda’s urban Dancehall singer Peter Miles Kanyike and fiancée Sheri Bukirwa have welcomed a bouncing baby girl. The Nyinimu hitmaker, who has of late been reclusive, took to social media to share his joy and excitement. The couple has named their kid Kayla Amber Kanyike
Zuena Kirema Ssali, Bebe Cool’s wife, has come out to paint an image of a dutiful mother who is above petty talk of panties brought her by the hubby. Though the public has been so critical in trying to compare her to Barbie Kyagulanyi Itungo for following the election of Bobi Wine to Parliament, Zuena revealed a menu of responsibilities she plays at home. In her Facebook post, she highlighted how she wakes up as early as 5am to take children to school, going to the market to buy Matooke and ‘a big fish as listed below. It’s that time…
Kampala city Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has said that the Kyadondo East MP Elect Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu is a true sign of the defiance campaign. Speaking while appearing on NBS TV morning breeze talk show Lukwago said that he is part of them, has defied all odds, and has made his mark which creates a reason to celebrate though the big question is how he will play his cards in this struggle. “If you talk about people power, you ride on sovereignty of people. He became a rally factor of forces of change & that change is political” Lukwago…
Over 1million students have been enrolled in the leaners registration exercise conducted by national identification and registration authority (NIRA). In the exercise which targets over 10million students from Government and private schools which kicked off on the 29th May to 30th August 2017, all school going children above the age of five are to be availed with national identity cards upon the conclusion of registration process. ‘’In the regions where we started first, Registration is almost done so we will get all manpower to regions that are yet to start’’ Seninde said in a media briefing at Uganda media Centre…
The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, appointed Deputy Registrar,Vincent Emmy Mugabo, as Judiciary’s new Public Relations Officer (PRO). His Worship Mugabo’s appointment takes immediate effect. He will perform the new task alongside his other primary duties as Deputy Registrar in charge of the Mediation Registry at the High Court Commercial Division in Kampala. The changes were communicated to all staff in a June 30, 2017 internal memo signed by the Judiciary Chief Registrar, His Worship Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa. H/W Mugabo will provide overall oversight over the Judiciary’s Public Relations and Communications Unit and also take the lead in the…
The Uganda Police has called upon the Kyadondo East Member of Parliament elect Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine to help in the fight against crimes in the area. Speaking to Journalists earlier today, the Police spokesperson AIGP Asan Kasingye added that Bobi Wine is so influential to the youth who are mainly implicated in crimes. He added that there is need to introduce community policing in the area something that needs local leader’s intervention and therefore if he gets involved in the fight, there is a great step that will be achieved. He however revealed that during the…
The two students of UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication who succumbed to injuries sustained after a vehicle in Mbale were over the weekend laid to rest. The duo were knocked while at the Mbale Campus premises as they had joined their counterparts from UMCAT Mbale, Soroti, and Arua campuses for a three-day Annual Cultural Gala in memory of former lecturers, the late Francis Bbale and Charles Higenyi. Christine Nalumansi, a second-year student was laid to rest at her ancestral grounds in Kayunga District while Ronald Katumba, a first-year student was buried in Kasangati Wakiso District. Speaking to the…