Tag: Burundi

UN Rights Chief Lauds Indonesia for Passing Landmark Law to Protect Domestic Workers

Türk praised Indonesia’s Parliament for passing the Domestic Workers Protection Law, calling it a “historic breakthrough” for the nation’s estimated 4.2 million domestic workers, most of them being women.

Mao Reiterates Speaker Candidature, Launches Legal Defence Fund

National News

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

Regional

AFC/M23 to Withdraw Troops from Uvira in Bid to...

The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) militant group, has announced a unilateral withdrawal of its forces from the strategic city...

National News

Museveni Orders NRM Leaders to Prioritize Household Wealth Creation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders to focus on delivering wealth creation at the...

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African Regional Leaders Demand Urgent Cessation of Hostilities in...

African regional leaders drawn from East Africa and countries under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have called for...

National News

Speaker Among Flags Off Parliamentary Team Ahead of EAC...

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has officially flagged off the Uganda parliamentary sports team as they set off for Mombasa, Kenya, to participate in the 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games.

Sports

Uganda Names Squad ahead of CECAFA U17 AFCON Qualifiers

The Cranes, who came in second in Group K with 13 points, will host the upcoming African Cup of Nations U17 Zonal Qualifiers 2024.

Health

Health Minister Warns of Rapid Mpox Spread in Uganda

Uganda on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, confirmed its first mpox death as the increasing number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the country.

Health

Sombe Soup and its Health Benefits

Sombe soup, particularly made with fresh cassava leaves, is a nutritious and flavorful traditional soup cherished in many East and West African cultures.

Politics

East Africa Still Far From Electing One Regional President—Mbidde

The East African Community is made up of eight countries; currently among them are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan, and recently added Somalia.

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