Hollywood, United States | AFP | Two black film stars took the early acting honors at the 89th Oscars on Sunday, which began with a salvo of jokes by host Jimmy Kimmel targeting US President Donald Trump. Mahershala Ali won the best supporting actor prize for his turn as a …

VIDEO: The late Bonny Katatumba was an asset for Uganda in the eyes of Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda. The premier described the late Katatumba as enterprising, and patriotic who greatly contributed to building peace and the economy. The premier was speaking at a requiem mass at Rubaga Cathedral. Share on: WhatsApp

Bangui, Central African Republic | AFP | UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA said it had conducted airstrikes in the Central African Republic Sunday against a “heavily armed” group of fighters advancing on the city of Bambari. This is the second time in as many weeks the UN has fired on gunmen …

Rabat, Morocco | AFP |  Morocco’s key tourism sector barely grew last year amid security challenges, but operators are hoping Chinese and Russian visitors will boost their fortunes in the coming years. While political turmoil and jihadist attacks have battered the sector in Egypt and Tunisia, Morocco registered 10 million …

VIDEO: Just a day to the East Africa Legislative Assembly polls, the NRM has summoned its caucus members for an emergency meeting ahead of the elections on Tuesday, to re-affirm its support to its six flag bearers. NRM caucus Vice Chairperson Solon Silwany, tells NBS that the Caucus will also …

JOB OPENING Human Resources Officer, Juba Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services Country: South Sudan City: Juba Office: UNOPS SDOC Juba APPLY HERE   Share on: WhatsApp

Barcelona, Spain | AFP |  China’s Huawei unveiled a new smartphone with a better camera on Sunday as it tries to fill the void left by Samsung’s withdrawal of its flagship device due to problems with the battery. Huawei’s P10 and the larger P10 Plus, launched on the sidelines of …

JOB OPENING Posting Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICER, P3 Job Code Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICER Department/ Office: United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Duty Station: Wau Posting Period: 25 February 2017-11 March 2017 Job Opening number: 17-IST-UNMISS-75214-F-Wau (M) APPLY HERE Share on: WhatsApp

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes -The Making Of The Oscar Statuette The Oscar statuette—true to its original 1929 design—is the most recognized trophy in the world. Each January, new ones are cast by Polich Tallix fine art foundry in New York’s Hudson Valley. Here’s an inside look at the process.   Share on: …

Coachella, United States | AFP | For the past three decades, Emilio Lopez Bautista has risen before dawn and headed to work in the farm fields of California, earning an honest living, buying a house, and steering clear of trouble. But today, the 66-year-old, who entered the United States illegally …