Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, Cornwell Muleya, has told Buganda Road Magistrates Court that he has never defied the summons from the Inspectorate of Government requiring him to record a statement on matters related to corruption. Muleya made this defence on Friday while …
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Overall oil production to reduce by two million barrels per day starting November Lagos, Nigeria | Xinhua | The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) announced Thursday it supports the recent decision by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and some non-OPEC oil-producing countries to cut overall oil production by two …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 70 suspected criminals have been arrested in a joint security swoop in Mbale city. The suspects who were arrested on Friday were picked from Half London, Mooni, Senior quarters, and Nkonkonjeru by the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF soldiers under the …
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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief said Thursday there is a “fundamental shift” in the global economy, urging countries to bring down inflation, put in place responsible fiscal policy, and jointly support emerging market and developing economies. The global economy is moving “from a world of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Directorate of Forensic Science has finally zeroed in on three suspects in the attack and eventual killing of Charles Ogwang, the acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Bukwo district. Ogwang was killed on July 8, as he drove a government vehicle registration number UG-0865Z, …
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Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of people claiming ownership of land hosting refugees in Madi-Okollo district, are demanding over 15 billion Shillings in compensation from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Under their umbrella, Oluba Community Development Association (OCDA), the group is accusing the Office of the Prime …
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As the world reels from global food supply chain disruptions and extreme weather, this eco-village in Uganda is helping inculcate the importance of sustainable agriculture to local communities, teaching farmers how to grow for a healthier planet. Jinja, Uganda | BIRD STORY AGENCY | A fresh, earthy aroma fills the air …
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Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | This year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is set to mark the last time that Argentina captain Lionel Messi plays in football’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward will be making his fifth appearance at a World Cup when the competition begins on November 20. …
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In Nigeria’s Rivers State, engineering company Egoras is successfully refurbishing e-waste into affordable appliances, creating a new market for recycled and upcycled products. Lagos, Nigeria | BIRD STORY AGENCY | It was the first day of the much-anticipated Egoras Trade Fair in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. The company had announced it …
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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he’s pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. “There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result,” Biden tweeted. “My pardon …
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