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Namibian president Geingob dies in hospital

WINDHOEK | Xinhua | Namibian President Hage G. Geingob passed away early Sunday in a hospital in the capital city of Windhoek, the presidential office announced. “It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of …

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UN warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as donor support wanes

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The United Nations is cautioning against a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to dwindling donor support, a spokesperson said Friday. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, highlighted a critical situation at the regular press briefing, citing a statement from Philippe Lazzarini, head …

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Nabilatuk district road underway maintenance works

Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Nabilatuk district have commenced the rehabilitation works on Nabilatuk-Amuda-Lorengedwat Road approximately 32.8 km. The construction works will cost Shs 400 million shillings for the grading of the road, installation of culverts, repairing of the drifts, installing of drainage channels and spot graveling on …

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Court bans ULS from sending unelected representatives

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has issued a permanent injuction restraining the Uganda Law Society Council (ULS) from any further breach of its Act and the Election Regulations by nominating society representatives to statutory organizations without being voted for by the members. According to Civil …

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Civil servants to be sacked for absconding from duty in Serere

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10 civil servants from Serere District Local Government are in the verge of losing their jobs after allegedly absconding from duty for several months. The affected officers include the agricultural engineer, parish chiefs and the district commercial officer who recently returned from a …

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Botswana adopts injectable drug for HIV treatment

GABORONE, BOTSWANA | Xinhua | Botswana has adopted the use of long-acting antiretroviral injectables for HIV treatment, the country’s Health Minister Edwin Dikoloti announced Thursday. “We have, as a country, embraced a transformative leap in HIV care through the adoption of Long-Acting Antiretroviral Injectables, specifically Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine,” said the …

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Artisanal gold miners call for mercury-free mining alternatives

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda small-scale miners have asked the government to allocate funds towards discovering more affordable and safer alternatives for extracting gold. Despite the ban on mercury use, some miners have resorted to smuggling the toxic substance due to the lack of viable alternatives within their means, …

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A world on edge in 2024

The outcome of major geopolitical reconfiguration underway will depend on developments over the year COMMENT | BRAHMA CHELLANEY | Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine, America’s extraterritorial assassinations, and China’s aggressive expansionism all point to one conclusion: the global system that emerged after World War II is …

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AU vows to complete troop drawdown from Somalia in 2024

MOGADISHU,  | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) delegation on Friday wrapped up a five-day working visit to Somalia, reaffirming the AU’s commitment to completing the security transition in the country by the end of 2024. The delegation led by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, director of conflict management within the Political …

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