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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Urges Ceasefire in DRC in Call with Kagame

Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday had a phone conversation with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discussion focused on the recent fall of Goma to the M23 armed group, which is widely reported to have backing from Rwanda. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the United States is gravely troubled by the worsening violence and instability in the region. He called for an immediate ceasefire and stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations involved. Rubio reiterated the U.S. commitment to achieving a lasting peace in the region, one that addresses security concerns while fostering the conditions for a robust and thriving regional economy. The Secretary underscored the need for all parties to engage in dialogue and work toward a […]

admin January 29, 2025

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US gives Uganda shs95 billion for refugees assistance

BY URN The United States is allocating over 25 million dollars (approximately 95.3 billion shillings) in aid for refugees and food security in Uganda. This assistance, part of U.S. government commitments, is being distributed through USAID and the Department of State. In addition to this aid, the U.S. is supporting the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Program (WFP) to assist refugees in Uganda who are experiencing food insecurity due to ongoing conflict in the region. USAID is providing 11 million dollars to WFP, while the Department of State is contributing more than 14 million dollars to UNHCR. According to USAID Spokesperson Jessica Jennings, these funds will help provide essential food assistance, healthcare, education, and emergency relief to Uganda's 1.6 million refugees, making it the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Uganda has seen a recent […]

admin April 13, 2024

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Ugandan court rules harsh anti-gay law is constitutional

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 is legal and will be upheld, save for four issues. The ruling came following a petition by a group of activists who wanted the law trashed. However court rules that only four sections in the law were illegal and should be repealed. Below are the details of the ruling: HE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF UGANDA PRONOUNCES ITSELF ON THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY ACT, 2023 OF UGANDA The Constitutional Court of Uganda has nullified Sections 3(2)(c), 9, 11(2)(d) and 14 of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 for contravening the Constitution of Uganda, 1995. This was in the unanimous judgment delivered today, the 3rd of April 2024, by the panel of five justices of the Constitutional Court led by the Deputy Chief Justice in Consolidated Constitutional Petition Nos. 14, 15, 16 & 85 of 2023 Hon. […]

admin April 3, 2024

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Ugandan Justice Sebutinde elected vice president of ICJ

KAMPALA: Ugandan Justice Julia Sebutinde has been elected as vice president of the UN-backed International Court of Justice (ICJ). This was announced in a Tuesday press release by the ICJ, exciting millions of Ugandans. "Judge Julia Sebutinde (Uganda) was today elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice by her peers, for a term of three years," ICJ announced. "Vice-President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. Before joining the Court, Vice-President Sebutinde was a judge at the Special Court for Sierra Leone from2005 to 2011." Sebutinde was recently bantered over her ruling in a landmark judgment in a case of South Africa against Israel regarding the war in Gaza. In a minority ruling Sebutinde disagreed that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. She also recommended that the situation in Gaza was a political one […]

admin February 7, 2024

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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. BBC reports that the type of cancer has not been revealed - it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began "regular treatments" on Monday and will postpone public duties during it, the Palace said. The Monarch, 75, "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible," it added. No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis. Charles informed both his sons personally about his diagnosis and the Prince of Wales was said to be in regular contact with his father. The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, who lives in the United States, spoke to his father and will be […]

admin February 6, 2024

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Hage Geingob death: Namibia’s new President Mbumba sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

By BBC Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor. Hage Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran of the country's independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month. The nation had lost a "liberation… icon", Mr Mbumba said. He has since been sworn-in as Mr Geingob's replacement and will serve in the role until elections due later this year. "I am not going to be around for the elections so don't panic," he said at a swiftly arranged swearing-in ceremony at state house, just 15 hours after the death of the president. Paying tribute to his predecessor, he said "our nation […]

admin February 4, 2024

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Terrorism, climate change top priorities as NAM opens in Kampala

KAMPALA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials from members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Monday started a two-day meeting, setting the stage for a summit of heads of state and government later in the week. The movement should continue confronting global problems in a united manner, said Yalchin Rafiyev, head of the Azerbaijani delegation, during the opening ceremony. Facing challenges, "we must remain united in making joint progress towards achieving a peaceful and prosperous world in a truly just and equitable world order," Rafiyev said. Azerbaijan assumed the chairmanship of NAM in 2019 and is set to hand it over to Uganda later this week. Addressing the meeting, Ugandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeje Odongo stressed the continued significance of the NAM in the face of increasingly complex international challenges. "Today, we are confronted with several challenges worldwide, including […]

admin January 15, 2024

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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans

KAMPALA.The Kampala District Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu has been rearrested, a statement from the anti corruption union said on Friday evening. "It's allegedly that KG Unlimited LLC, an American Company, was defrauded Ugx 2.2Bn in a purported procurement of a water plant by Ministry of Agriculture. The fraudsters purported that PPDA was conducting the procurement on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture. All the money was paid through an account of M/s Bloom Advocates. Balondemu is believed to be the proprietor of the law firm through proxies ," a State House statement said. Balondemu was recently bailed on another fraud case in which he is accused with others including  James Jeff Mugisha and Godfrey Mabirizi in a case where they are accused between March and November 2021 at the of obtaining US Dollars 600,000 by falsely pretending that they […]

admin November 17, 2023