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Uganda’s Lukodi Locals React to the Conviction of Dominic Ongwen | Africanews
Locals in Lukodi, Uganda react to the conviction of child victim turned warlord Dominic Ongwen.
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Gauteng PPE scandal: Makhura welcomes amendment to judgment | News24
The Special Tribunal has cleared Gauteng Premier David Makhura in the controversial personal protective equipment tender awarded to Ledla Structural Development and others.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
Africa: Refugee Pressure Rises As Funding Dwindles
Analysis - Refugee resettlements in 2020 reached historic lows despite record-high numbers of displaced people in need. At the same time, substantial funding gaps remain. This is increasing pressure on African host countries, exposing refugees to enhanced risks and driving irregular migration.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Uganda: How Internet Shutdown Stalled Businesses
[Monitor] The Internet shutdown that started on January 13 caused huge losses as businesses, government agencies, organisations and web-based operations such as e-tax payments were disrupted.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Uganda: Government, MPs Clash Over Delayed NSSF Reforms
[Monitor] Members of Parliament on Tuesday clashed with the government over what they called a deliberate effort to delay the passing of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Amendment Bill, 2019.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Govt Seeks to Tax Cash Withdrawals From Banks
[Monitor] The government is considering taxing cash withdrawals from commercial banks, according to a leaked letter seen by this newspaper.
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Uganda: Welcoming the Verdict in the Case Against Dominic Ongwen for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
[State Department] The United States welcomes the verdict in the case against former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander, Dominic Ongwen, for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is a significant step for justice and accountability for atrocities
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Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Zari Hassan Reveals Latest Boyfriend's Name
[Citizen] With 3 days to go before Valentine's Day is here; Ms Zari Hassan has already confirmed that she is taken - and unlike her hook ups - the boss lady introduced her latest catch to fans following up with her personal life.
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God has defence system too
Following the cold-blooded murder of a woman in church last Sunday, and what is being described as an overall deterioration of reverence for God across the country, Reverend Merrick 'Al' Miller says it's imperative that church leaders employ the use of security devices and personnel as armour
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ICC convicts Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen of war crimes | Africanews
Presiding Judge Bertram Schmitt said: "His guilt has been established beyond any reasonable doubt".
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Uganda: Nursery Closure - Parents Enrol Children in Kenyan Schools
[Monitor] Mr Godfrey Barasa on Tuesday crossed the Ugandan border to seek a vacancy for his children at St Mary's Nursery School in Busia, Kenya.
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Africa: Uganda Edge Tanzania in U-20 AFCON Warm Up
[CAF] A lone goal from Basangwa Richard was enough for Uganda U-20 to beat counterparts Tanzania 1-0 on Wednesday night at Azam Complex Stadium, Dar es Salaam in a warm-up for the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Mauritania 2021.
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God ‘lick’ church killer in head after murder, says cop
Declaring that they would not surrender their sacred temple to criminals, worshippers at the Agape Christian Fellowship in Falmouth, Trelawny, were back at church on Thursday, days after witnessing a shocking murder during one of their services. On...
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COVID-19 fight: Zanu PF MPs turn to prayer
BY MOSES MATENGA ZANU PF legislators yesterday spent the day fasting, and praying for mercy and healing as COVID-19 continues to ravage the party, as well as hundreds of ordinary Zimbabweans on a daily basis. This was revealed by the party’s chief whip in the National Assembly, Pupurai Togarepi
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Africa: Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
[HRW] At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have attacked, detained, prosecuted, and in some cases killed critics, broken up peaceful protests, closed media
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3ID recognizes local African American service members - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… vital roles on the force. African Americans make up about 19 percent … fought a war in which African Americans did not serve proudly.” At … Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, African Americans hold various positions, from chaplains …
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PRESS ROOM: Biden, Harris have experiences needed to heal country's wounds, Bishop Barber says in inaugural prayer service - Black News Channel
By BlackPressUSA Both the new president and vice president have the personal experiences with the breaches in America that will help them heal the country’s wounds, Bishop William J. Barber II said in the sermon he delivered as part of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service. “The breach is when
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Togo: Nane is doing well
[Télégramme228] Even though we would have liked to see this Togolese adventure at CHAN, the first in a final phase, last than what was served, it should be noted that the glass is not completely empty for the Togolese players taken individually.
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Uganda: MTN Renews Onduparaka FC Sponsorship
[Observer] MTN Uganda has renewed its sponsorship contract with Onduparaka FC for another year. The renewed sponsorship deal from MTN also entailed the unveiling of a new jersey for the club for the 2020/21 season.
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Board of Supervisors to Celebrate Black History Month Virtually on February 4 - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will celebrate Black History Month during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m. The program will include a welcome and introduction from Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the singing of the Black National Anthem “Lift
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Uganda: Reopen Nursery Schools, Parents, Owners Tell Govt
[Monitor] Parents and proprietors of pre-primary schools have asked government to review its decision and allow them reopen nursery schools to allow the children resume learning.
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Gauteng PPE scandal: Special Tribunal orders companies to pay back money | News24
The Special Tribunal has ordered that almost two dozen companies which received money from the Gauteng Department of Health through a personal protective equipment tender awarded to Ledla Structural Development, pay it back to the state.
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This Day in History — February 2
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Remember Joseph Kony? Uganda's brutal Lord's Resistance Army, past and present | News24
One of Africa's longest-surviving rebel groups, the Lord's Resistance Army has terrorised parts of central Africa for 35 years.
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Southern Africa: SA Opposition Leader Slams AU for Lack Leadership in Assisting Zimbabweans
[New Zimbabwe] South Africa's opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane has slammed the African Union (AU) for failing to take a decisive action in assisting Zimbabweans who have been crying for help against state sponsored oppression.
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Commentary: No more anti-protest laws - WS Chronicle
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Mamelodi Sundowns switch focus to CAF Champions League
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PPE corruption probe: Special Tribunal extends order freezing pension of axed agriculture CFO | News24
The Special Tribunal has extended an order which froze the pension of the former chief financial officer of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Jacob Hlatshwayo, pending civil proceedings against him relating to the irregular awarding of personal protective equipment
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Uganda: Ghetto TV's Ashraf Recovers Memory, Recalls Moments Before Shooting
[Observer] The morning of December 27, 2020, was like any other daybreak for Ashiraf Saif-Allah Kasirye, a reporter working with and for Ghetto Media, an online, TV affiliated to National Unity Platform (NUP) former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
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Africa: Rwanda Beats Uganda to AU Commission Chair
[Monitor] The Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, was on Saturday elected vice chairperson of the African Union Commission, edging out Uganda's Prof Pamela Mbabazi Kasabiiti (chairperson of National Planning Authority) and Ms Hasna Barkat Daoud of Djibouti.
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