Rome, Italy | Xinhua | European banks are better prepared than those elsewhere in the world for crises such as the failure of two regional banks in the United States (U.S.) earlier this month. However, analysts say they remain vulnerable to changes in consumer confidence, and weaknesses in the financial sector. German …
Read More »Somali, AU forces intensify joint patrols to secure Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) police component and the Somali Police Force (SPF) have stepped up security patrols in the capital Mogadishu as part of efforts to improve security during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The AU mission said the joint team has …
Read More »Government procures UGX 2.2B dairy equipment for cooperative farmers
Kiruhura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) has procured 3 sets of mini dairy processing equipment to help dairy farmers add value to their milk. The move is also intended to boost all season’s supply of milk but also stop farmers from over-depending …
Read More »AU Commission lauds Chinese construction workers for success of China-aided Africa CDC project
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The African Union Commission (AUC) has presented letters of appreciation to Chinese construction workers in recognition of their “extraordinary and professional cooperation” in the construction of the China-aided Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) headquarters. The AUC on Friday lauded members of the …
Read More »State House asks NCHE to intervene in CHIFCOD management wrangles
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education has been instructed by the State House to intervene in the ownership and management wrangles involving education institutions that are managed by the Kanungu-based Child to Family Community Development Organization-CHIFCOD. The Non-Government Organization is managing Kirima, Nyamirama, Nyakabungo, Rutenga …
Read More »Animals don’t speak; Let us speak for them – Magistrate
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For some, the sentences and penalties by Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu Musenze of the Standards Wildlife and Utilities Court are harsh and ruthless even for wildlife criminals like poachers and traffickers. But Kamasanyu is becoming a darling for those fighting Wildlife crime in the region …
Read More »GULU: Doctor suggests new drug for treatement of STIs
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu health workers are suggesting a change in medicines that are being delivered for the treatment of HIV and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They say the government continues to supply Ciprofloxacin, an antibacterial prescription which was found to be less effective as a first-line treatment for …
Read More »59 graduate from Soroti Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| At least 59 students have graduated in various disciplines from the East African Civil Aviation Academy in Soroti, some after spending more than eight years of study. The graduates include 31 who obtained a Diploma in Piloting, 14 with a Diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering, 12 with …
Read More »Barca coach Xavi: I would like Messi back to help us
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday said that he wants Lionel Messi to return to the club for next season. Speculation about a possible return to Barca from Paris Saint-Germain for Messi has been growing in recent weeks, and declarations from Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste, who …
Read More »Wimbledon to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players
London, UK | Xinhua | Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to play at the Wimbledon Championships this summer as “neutral” athletes, the All England Club announced here on Friday. “Our current intention is to accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players subject to them competing as ‘neutral’ athletes and complying …
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