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Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
World
February 23, 2022
Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
(CNN) – Uganda has proposed steep penalties for anti-vaxxers in a new bill being studied by parliament, as the country…
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
Middle East
January 27, 2022
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will lift an entry and transit ban on on Saturday on…
Constructing huge dam on Nile without coordination with High Dam ‘unprecedented’: minister
Egypt
January 12, 2022
Constructing huge dam on Nile without coordination with High Dam ‘unprecedented’: minister
The construction of a dam as large as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam without coordinating with the High Dam in…
Egyptian exports to COMESA countries rise by 32.4% from January to September
Business
November 23, 2021
Egyptian exports to COMESA countries rise by 32.4% from January to September
Egyptian exports to COMESA countries increased to US$2.3 billion during the first nine months of 2021, compared to $1.7 billion…
Twin blasts in Uganda capital kill two, injure dozens
World
November 16, 2021
Twin blasts in Uganda capital kill two, injure dozens
KAMPALA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Two explosions in the heart of Uganda’s capital killed at least two people and sent…
Deadly blast in Ugandan capital ‘seems to be a terrorist act’ – president
World
October 24, 2021
Deadly blast in Ugandan capital ‘seems to be a terrorist act’ – president
Oct 24 (Reuters) – A deadly blast in Kampala late on Saturday appeared to be an act of terrorism, Ugandan…
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
World
October 3, 2021
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this…
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
Middle East
July 2, 2021
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
CAIRO, July 1 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh,…
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
World
June 26, 2021
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — As he struggled to breathe earlier this month, Dr. Nathan Tumubone was tormented by thoughts of…
ICC ruling against Lord’s Resistance Army commander expected
World
February 4, 2021
ICC ruling against Lord’s Resistance Army commander expected
Murder, rape, torture, mutilation, slavery and the deployment of child soldiers: Dominic Ongwen faces a string of horrific charges. He is currently…