Paris, France | AFP | The doctrine of nuclear deterrence, put to the test in the standoff between Washington and Pyongyang, dates to the Cold War when the world’s two superpowers seemed hellbent on “mutually assured destruction”. The arms race between United States and the then Soviet Union saw a proliferation …
Read More »Conflict leaves millions hungry in DR Congo, UN warns
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Nearly eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result of conflict, especially in the central Kasai region, UN food agencies said Monday. “Food security and nutrition… are deteriorating in many parts of DRC, but nowhere is the situation …
Read More »Why people `fear’ tribal art: An expert explains
Joe Nickson sells tribal art, which is the art of indigenous people and usually has cultural value. He has been in the business for more than 25 years, through his IntoAfrica Gallery at Nakumatt Oasis Mall. He also owns a private gallery at his residence. Dominic Muwanguzi talked to him …
Read More »Oh Mo! Farah gets golden send-off from press
London, United Kingdom | AFP | British athletics legend Mo Farah was hailed by the British press on Sunday despite his glorious track career ending with defeat in the 5,000 metres world championships final. Although his silver medal performance was pushed out of the limelight by the drama of the men’s …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Works Ministry halts issuing permits till September
THIS WEEK: Works Ministry halts issuing permits till September Drivers who had applied for new driving permits will have to use temporary documents until Sept.10 as the Ministry of works through Face Technologies, a permit issuing company have halted the printing to give way for routine maintenance of the system. …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Magogo sails through as Kasule’s injunction appeal is dismissed
THIS WEEK: Magogo sails through as Kasule’s injunction appeal is dismissed Incumbent Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Moses Magogo sailed through unopposed to lead the body for another four years after court on Aug.04 threw out Pro-line Football club chairman Mujib Kasule’s application for a certificate of urgency. …
Read More »THIS WEEK: PR Institute to conduct studies in Uganda
THIS WEEK: PR Institute to conduct studies in Uganda The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is set to begin conducting studies in Kampala effective this September 2017, courtesy of Makini College, the accredited East African learning center for the course, after it officially launched its services at a breakfast …
Read More »THIS WEEK: New report faults automatic promotion, UPE
THIS WEEK: New report faults automatic promotion, UPE A report on performance of Universal Primary Education (UPE) released by a think-tank Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) has faulted the Ministry of Education for the automatic promotion policy. Speaking at the launch of the report on Aug04, Dr. Susan …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Cabinet urges on accommodating divergent views
THIS WEEK: Cabinet urges on accommodating divergent views Following attacks on legislator Simeo Nsubuga and Constitutional Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire, cabinet in an Aug04 meeting resolved people who assault those that they don’t agree with ideologically be ‘seriously’ dealt with. “Cabinet has therefore among other resolutions directed the Police and …
Read More »Neymar braced for French culture shock in PSG debut
Paris, France | AFP | After dazzling Rio’s imposing Maracana and Barcelona’s storied Camp Nou, the world’s most expensive footballer Neymar will be welcomed to French football on Sunday at Guingamp’s humble 17,000-capacity Stade du Rouduorou in sleepy Brittany. With the mundanity of transfer paperwork finally resolved, the 25-year-old Brazilian magician …
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