United Nations, United States | AFP |  The United States would consider talks with North Korea if it halts all nuclear and ballistic missile tests, Washington’s envoy to the United Nations said Tuesday as the UN Security Council weighed new sanctions on Pyongyang. “We are willing to talk, but not …

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  At least four people died on Tuesday when their vehicle set off an improvised explosive device in a small Kenyan town near the border with Somalia, police said. The blast was the second in two days to hit border towns after suspected Shabaab militants attacked …

Trump putting US intelligence ties at risk: experts Washington, United States | AFP |  With his shoot-from-the-hip tweets targeting US spies and alleged Oval Office leak of secrets to the Russians, President Donald Trump has damaged White House relations with American and allied intelligence agencies and put national security at …

President Yoweri Museveni has written to Uganda’s security and law enforcement chiefs warning that torture does not work in the fight against crime, and should be stopped, if it is happening. “The use of torture is unnecessary and wrong and must not be used again if it was being used …

Washington, UNITED STATES | AFP |  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted he had the right to share “facts” with Russia, saying he acted to help Moscow in its “fight against ISIS and terrorism.” His Twitter message came one day after news broke that he allegedly divulged classified information …

Uganda’s Nakaayi wins 800m heats, Iraq’s Alsaamah lands discus gold Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP |  Uganda’s Halimah Nakaayi qualified for the final by over two-and-a-half seconds faster than her nearest rival in the women’s 800-metre heats as she scorched to a time of 2 minutes 02.97 seconds on the first …

The Court of Appeal  has declined to  declare  Emmanuel  Musoke as the validly elected Local Council (LC) 5 chairperson for Kalungu District. This after three justices, Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma, Elizabeth Musoke and Paul Mugamba concurred  with Masaka High Court judge Lawrence Gidudu that the authenticity of the Declaration …

VIDEO: URA explains vehicle registration taxes Motor Vehicle and motorcycle registration fees have for years been a subject of debate, with importers of cars and other properties accusing the tax body of taxing them highly. But the Uganda Revenue Authority Assistant Commissioner field services Stephen Magera, blames their tax burden …

AAH Uganda is looking for a Project Support Officer to mobilize, supervise and coordinate the interpreters to ensure effective and efficient services for asylum seekers and immigrants in line with donor Action Africa Help – International Uganda guidelines. Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Closing date: 19 May 2017 Application : …

Washington, United States | AFP |  Hillary Clinton returned to the political stage on Monday with a new organization to “resist” Donald Trump, who defeated her in last year’s presidential election. “The last few months, I’ve been reflecting, spending time with my family — and yes, taking walks in the …