ATC News by Wolfgang H. Thome Teamafrica has commended the efforts of the AU leadership to bring about seamless travels within Africa for Africans. The AU leaders launched a new African Passport at its annual General Assembly in Kigali for Diplomats as a way of bringing to the fore the …

Philadelphia, United States | AFP | Democratic power players Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders offered contrasting heartfelt and hard-headed endorsements of Hillary Clinton Monday, imploring a riven and feisty party convention to unite against Donald Trump. As polls showed Trump ahead of Clinton in the race to the White House, …

Organization: Save the Children Country: Kenya Closing date: 08 Aug 2016 TITLE:Consortium Manager for Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Somalia (CHANGES) TEAM/PROGRAMME:Consortium Management Team LOCATION: Nairobi or Hargeisa at least 50% of time will be spent in Somalia/Somaliland GRADE: TBC POST TYPE:National or International …

Abuja, Nigeria | AFP | FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday he hopes Africa gets two more spots at the World Cup if his proposal for the tournament to be expanded to 40 teams goes through. There are presently 32 finalists for the World Cup with Africa represented by …

Riek Machar replaced as South Sudan vice-president Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir announced on Monday that former rebel leader Riek Machar had been replaced as vice president, confirming signs of serious divisions within the opposition. Kiir said he had appointed Taban Deng Gai to …

NBS: The Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura and seven of his officers have been summoned by the Makindye Magistrates’ court over torture charges relating to police brutality against Dr. Kizza Besigye’s supporters.  This follows an application before Grade one magistrate, Julliet Nakitende, by a group of concerned citizens …

NBS: Former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Rtd Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye was re-arrested Monday morning and detained at Jinja road police station. Besigye was arrested while on his way from Makindye Magistrate’s court, where a case of disobeying lawful orders against him and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago …

NBS: Cabinet ministers and Permanent Secretaries left for a one week retreat at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi that will address issues of service delivery in the country. Others called to attend the retreat are members of the ruling NRM’s Central Executive Committee who will orient the new Cabinet in …

Albert Chemutai finished 7th in the final event involving Ugandans at the World U-20 Championships in Bygdgoszcz, Poland today. The 3000m steeplechase was won by Amos Kirui of Kenya in 8:20.43 with Chemutai clocking 8:37.76 The result means Uganda returns home with one medal, a bronze won by Jacob Kiplimo in …

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