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Zimbabwe drops charges against Cecil the lion hunter

Harare, Zimbabwe | AFP | A Zimbabwean high court has dropped charges against the professional hunter, Theo Bronkhorst, who led the expedition that killed prized lion Cecil last year, his lawyer said Friday. “The high court has said the charges were flawed and, therefore, should be set aside,” lawyer Perpetua …

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EU announces $85million for South Sudan crisis

The European Commission will provide €78 million ($85m) in emergency aid to help those affected by the South Sudan crisis both within the country and in the region. Over one million refugees from South Sudan have fled to neighbouring countries, with the number expected to grow. There are currently two million …

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California threatens to break away from Trump’s United States

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | After Brexit, could there be a Calexit? For some liberal Californians incensed by Donald Trump’s election to the presidency over Democrat Hillary Clinton, secession from the United States is the only way forward. Although observers say the Golden State has little to no …

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Five years for Qatar Airways in Uganda

ATC News by Wolfgang H. Thome Time flies goes the saying, especially in the aviation industry where flying is the order of the day. Qatar Airways, five years ago, commenced daily passenger flights from Doha to Entebbe, and on to Kigali, using Airbus A320 aircraft on the route. In addition …

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PENSION SCAM: Lwamafa, Obey and Kunsa guilty

The Anti-corruption Court has ruled that the three former officials of Ministry of Public Service in the Pensions Scam case are guilty of causing a financial loss to government. Jimmy Lwamafa who was then Permanent Secretary, together with Christopher Obey then Principal Accountant and Stephen Kiwanuka Kunsa then Commissioner Compensation Department, …

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VIDEO: Uganda agrees to ‘export’ maids to Jordan

VIDEO: Government of Uganda has lifted the ban on ‘exportation’ of labor to Middle East countries which were imposed after various complaints of sexual harassment and torture. According to the Minister of gender, labor and social development Janat Mukwaya, the agreement will include fully paid-up insurance and assurance fee of 50,000,000 from …

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Trump says health care, border, jobs are top priorities

Washington, United States | AFP |  US President-elect Donald Trump visited Congress on Thursday and proclaimed that health care, border security and jobs will be his top three priorities when he moves to the White House next January. Continuing a Washington victory tour of sorts after his presidential election shocked …

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