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The Independent

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

  New York, US | Xinhua | Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at home in Connecticut at the age of 100, Kissinger Associates, Inc said in a statement. Born in Germany in 1923, Kissinger was survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes …

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Engineer, two others found dead in Kawempe septic tank

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Komamboga Central Zone in Kawempe,Division, a Kampala city suburb are in shock after a yet to be explained death of three people in a new septic tank. The dead include the site engineer. According to eyewitnesses, the trio seem to have died …

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Prioritizing Agroecology: A vital step for Africa’s climate resilience and food security at COP28

COMMENT | POLYCAP KALOKWERA | The global battle against climate change has made remarkable strides over the last three decades, marked by an enhanced understanding of climate science and the development of effective tools to address its causes and consequences. As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) convenes in Expo …

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New HIV infections pose a big threat

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda prepares to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1st, the country faces a significant challenge due to the high number of new infections, posing a threat to the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030. Dr. Nelson Musooba, the Director General of …

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UMSC loses bid to block sale of properties

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has allowed businessman Justus Kyabahwa to proceed with the sale of properties belonging to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council to recover 18.9 billion Shillings. Justice Christopher Gashirabake on Wednesday dismissed with costs an application in which UMSC wanted …

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Why silence is golden and powerful

COMMENT | MICHAEL JJINGO | Speech is silver, silence is golden! Both are precious, with silence considered to be more valuable. Silence is the harder of the two. But, saying nothing sometimes says the most. And, when you have nothing to say, say nothing. The self-reflection that comes with silence allows …

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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros honoured with lifetime achievement award in public health

Lusaka, Zambia |  Melody Chironda  ALL AFRICA COM |  In recognition of his unwavering dedication to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), was bestowed with the prestigious 2023 CPHIA Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health. This …

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