United Nations, United States | AFP | The UN Security Council on Monday said it was disturbed by reports of torture and forced disappearances in Burundi but ignored calls from rights groups for sanctions. A French-drafted statement was adopted unanimously after some wrangling with Russia, China and Egypt, which oppose sanctions. …
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Cairo, Egypt | AFP | The release of Egypt’s ex-president Hosni Mubarak approved on Monday ends “talk of the Arab Spring” uprising that toppled him in 2011 after 30 years in power, an analyst said. An Egyptian prosecutor approved a request by Mubarak’s lawyer for his release after a top …
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Bank managers explain recent cuts to 20% average Effective this month most commercial banks started charging lower interest rates on flexible existing and new loans with analysis indicating about 20% is the new average industry rate compared to around 23% a period before. The move is expected to boost uptake …
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VIDEO: The NRM Parliamentary caucus meeting that was due this week at Kyankwanzi has been called off on the request of Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. NRM caucus vice Chairperson in Parliament Solomon Silwany confirms that the speaker cited the pending business in The House that needs the presence of all legislators. The …
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Whatsapp war as Nandala quits Besigye camp against Muntu A feud in FDC which has been raging on the various Whatsapp groups of the party members shows the party could be headed for major fallout. In one of the most revealing exchanges, former party Secretary General Alice Alaso who is …
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The government has been encouraged to work with the private sector to improve access to quality health services in the country. Dr. Ian Clark, chairman of the International Medical Group and founder of International Hospital Kampala (IHK) said, pooling of resources through public-private partnerships can increase access to quality healthcare in …
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President Museveni’s son in law, Odrek Rwabwogo and President Museveni’s aide on political affairs David Mafabi are involved in an argument over strongmen and their role in national development. Rwabwogo wrote a missive in one of the dailies titled “Are Strongmen a hindrance or facilitator to institutional growth, successful political …
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On Mar.06, hearing of a case in which government is accused of acquiring 29.34 square kilometers of land in Kabaale village in Hoima district to build an oil refinery without compensating them adequately flopped after the presiding Justice Eva Luswata of the land division failed to appear. The lawyer representing …
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In a letter dated Mar.02, controversial Makerere University lecturer and researcher Stella Nyanzi was invited to the Criminal Investigations Directorate of the Police to answer questions regarding a case of offensive communication and cyber harassment. Nyanzi who was directed to report to the Deputy Director of Investigations office on Mar.07 …
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The chieftaincy of Personnel and Administration of the army on Mar. 04 announced new reshuffles where President Museveni moved officials including former Spokesperson Lt Col Paddy Ankunda who was dropped in the previous reshuffle. Ankunda is now the Director Strategic Communication in the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), a slot …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
