[[{"value":"According to the WHO, 94% of malaria cases and 95% (580,000) of malaria deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa, with children under five most severely impacted, accounting for about 80% of malaria deaths in the region. Malaria is endemic in Cote d'Ivoire which is listed among the top 10 countries with the most cases of the disease. In 2022 the West African nation which has a population of about 28 million accounted […]

[[{"value":"Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this financial year. Broken down, each of the 135 districts, 11 cities and 41 municaplities will receive Shs500 million. Among tasked MPs with supervising the usage of the funds. “I hope you will go to your constituencies and monitor […]

[[{"value":"The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including the hundreds of thousands of displaced persons who have taken refuge there. The United States is deeply troubled by credible reports that […]

[[{"value":"Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday (24 April, 2024) visited the Vatican, where he was warmly received by Pope Francis as part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. This landmark meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global community and fostering diplomatic relations on an international scale. The historic encounter took place in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, where […]

[[{"value":"The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, chaired a session on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in the capital city of Mogadishu, gathered with the ministry’s department directors and the Permanent Secretary, focusing on implementing strategic reforms to enhance operational efficiency. During the session, Minister Fiqi unveiled ambitious plans to modernize archival and consular services, emphasizing digitization and efficiency enhancements, incorporating cutting-edge technology to […]

[[{"value":"Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. The commitment was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as she launched the 2024 edition of the Annual Rotary Cancer Run at the hospital on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. The 2024 run that is scheduled for 25 August 2024 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, will […]

[[{"value":"The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in Karamoja region in Northeastern Uganda. "This contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, developing human capital, strengthening people's livelihoods, and boosting the local economy in Uganda," said H.E. Zhang Lizhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024, that amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament. To strengthen human resource operations in the Attorney-General’s office, the Office of the Attorney-General Act has been amended to introduce an advisory board that will recommend for appointment and promotion of deputy solicitors-general and State counsel. The board comprises the Attorney-General as chair, and Principal Secretaries of […]

[[{"value":"Indoor air can be way more polluted than outdoor air. Luckily, air-conditioning systems can help safeguard your health. As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook a critical aspect of our well-being: the quality of the air we breathe. When we do think about the air we’re breathing, we often focus on outdoor pollution from vehicles and factories. What many people don’t realise is that the air inside […]