United Nations, United States | AFP |  Burundi on Thursday formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, dealing a blow to the tribunal seen as a pillar of international justice. South Africa was the first to take the formal step at the United Nations …

Washington, United States | AFP | Twitter said Thursday it has a path to growth and profitability, even as the struggling social network unveiled hefty job cuts and more losses after talks to find a buyer collapsed. The company said it would cut nine percent of its workforce after another …

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  A man was shot and killed by Kenyan police outside the US embassy in the capital Nairobi on Thursday after stabbing an officer with a knife, police said. “The man was shot after stabbing a GSU officer in the hand and left him with injuries,” …

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an  application filed by a concerned citizen that had sought to block government from giving sh150 million to each Member of Parliament (MP) to enable them purchase personal cars. Justice Richard Buteera ruled that the petitioner Twaha Sanywa had failed to demonstrate to court how him …

Rubaga South MP Paul Kato Lubwama has asked the High Court to dismiss with costs an application filed by a voter seeking to throw him out of parliament. The voter is asking court to allow him file an election petition. Kato Lubwama through his lawyers Nalukoola, Kakeeto advocates contends that petitioner …

Washington, United States | AFP | White House hopeful Hillary Clinton said the proposed mega-merger of AT&T and Time Warner “raises questions and concerns” and merits further study. AT&T and Time Warner, home of CNN and HBO, have said the proposed $108.7 billion deal will benefit consumers as they gird …

Kenya: IT Project Manager Nairobi, Kenya UN High Commissioner for Refugees Closing Date : 2016-11-06 Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR collects, analyses and publishes data on refugees and asylum seekers. It publishes this data externally on individual data portals that provide data and …

Uganda: Finance Intern Kampala, Uganda Danish Refugee Council Closing Date : 2016-10-28 Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Organization: Danish Refugee Council Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humanitarian organisation working to provide durable solutions and promoting human security. Application : Apply for the job Share on: WhatsApp

Finance and Compliance Manager – Uganda SI Kampala, Uganda Organization: Palladium International Closing Date : 2016-10-30 Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Application : Apply for the job Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. Palladium transform lives and create enduring value by working …

City Hall Court has convicted and remanded four men to Luzira Prison after finding them guilty of unlawful possession of ivory. Prosecution showed that the four who have been convicted, Ali Wause,  Dickson Kweteisa, Charles Kakooza and Chris Tumukunde were found in possession of 13.5 kgs of ivory valued at sh 55million …