Mbarara, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has called on the media to contribute to the development of the country by providing Ugandans with the right information. Speaking at Radio West, one of Vision Group’s radio and TV stations, President Museveni said that instead of informing Ugandans about government projects and how the …
Read More »Uganda Parliament suspends business over women murders
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Uganda’s Parliament has suspended business to force government to present a statement on the ongoing gruesome murders of women in Entebbe, Katabi and Nansana. Up to 20 women have been reported murdered in the past four months. Following the administration of oaths to the new Kibanda …
Read More »Mubende MPs want parliament recalled over gold mine evictions
Kampala, Uganda |GODFREY SSALI | Members of Parliament from Mubende District have accused the NRM led government of taking the people for granted over illegal evictions. The group of four out of the seven area MPs led by Bukuya MP Dr. Micheal Bukenya said that they have mobilized 150 MPs who …
Read More »War-torn South Sudan passes budget despite lacking funds
Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Sudan’s parliament has passed a $300 million (250 million euro) budget despite the war-torn country’s government conceding it lacked the funds to pay for it. Nearly four years of civil war, as well as inadequate and decrepit infrastructure, have left the country with few …
Read More »Last bongs for Big Ben as four-year repairs begin
London, United Kingdom | AFP | London landmark Big Ben fell silent for four years starting Monday, as a political outcry mounted over renovations that will rob Britain of a cherished symbol at a time of national uncertainty. The 12 bongs from the famous bell rang out for midday in front …
Read More »VIDEO: MPs to Receive Cash for Consulting Voters on Constitutional land Amendments
VIDEO: MPs to Receive Cash for Consulting Voters on Constitutional land Amendments Kampala, Uganda | NBS | Parliament has earmarked unspecified amounts of money for legislators to consult their voters on the proposed constitutional amendments on government forceful acquisition of private property prior to compensation. This development comes at a time …
Read More »Rethink after British PM chimes in on Big Ben ding-dong
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Britain’s Parliament said Wednesday it would reconsider plans to silence Big Ben for four years after Prime Minister Theresa May chimed in to a growing MPs’ revolt. Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, one of Britain’s most cherished tourist attractions, is due for conservation work and the clock’s …
Read More »VIDEO: MPs want flyover or tunnel to ease movements to parliament
VIDEO: MPs want flyover or tunnel to ease movements to parliament Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | The Parliamentary commission has put out a notice calling for consultants to advice on its plans to build either a fly-over or an underground tunnel to ease access to parliament. According to the spokesperson …
Read More »Zuma survives motion of No Confidence… Yes – 177, No – 198, abstain – 9
BREAKING NEWS: Jacob Zuma survives the motion of No Confidence… Yes – 177 No – 198 abstain – 9 Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence, as ruling ANC lawmakers stuck by their leader despite divisions and …
Read More »S. Africa opposition lash Zuma ahead of vote to oust him
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | South Africa’s opposition derided President Jacob Zuma as a “broken and corrupt” leader Tuesday as lawmakers prepared to vote in a secret ballot that could oust him from office after years of scandals. (see live video bottom) Zuma faces a no-confidence vote in …
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