Staff Writer

 In his address, President Museveni reminded Ugandans that the lagging progress in science and technology was one of the main reasons Africa suffered colonial exploitation. He asserted, “From the very beginning, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) recognised that this was one of the major bottlenecks for the progress of Uganda and Africa, as well as the survival of the African people.” President Museveni challenged the African populace to overcome the […]

 In a move to enforce fiscal discipline and eliminate financial recklessness in public administration, Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that no government contract will be approved without prior commencement authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, effective April 3, 2025. The directive was delivered at a recent meeting with Chief Directors and senior officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), where Dr. Forson made it clear […]

 The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) strongly condemns Sunday’s attack on its soldiers by Al Shabaab militants in Buurane village, Mahaday district of Hirshabelle State. The AU troops were clearing a landing area for a helicopter when they came under attack. The brave soldiers responded effectively repelling the attackers and eliminating one militant. “The cowardly act of using roadside bombs will not deter our resolve to […]

 Michael Kelly, Chief Advocacy Officer, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris next month. As a key leader in global energy advocacy, Kelly’s participation will provide valuable insights into the growing role of liquid gas in the global energy transition, particularly within the African context. The WLGA is dedicated to promoting the use of liquid gas as a cleaner […]

 Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 08 April 2025, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, convened a meeting of the Water Task Team, comprised of the Ministers responsible for the Departments of Water and Sanitation, COGTA, Finance, Human Settlements, Public Works and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Police, Electricity as well as Land Reform and Rural Development. The meeting took place following a successful Water and Sanitation two-day Indaba hosted by the […]

 HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met today with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Dr. Khaled Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

 Lawmakers have raised concerns over the quality of lawyer, saying the increasing number of graduates in the profession are having a negative impact. Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Anna Adeke said that the high number of students pursuing the law degree calls for tightened regulations on the profession by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. “How are you [Minister] managing the influx of law graduates? Is the quality of advocates still a […]

 In a formal ceremony held today at State House, President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the swearing-in of Mrs. Natasha Burian as Judge of the Supreme Court of Seychelles following the recommendation of the Constitutional Appointments Authority. Justice Burian took the Oaths of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath in the presence of distinguished officials including Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Roger Mancienne, President of the Court of […]

 Ireland’s Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has announced €1 million contribution to support the World Health Organization (WHO)-led efforts to tackle the outbreak of the Sudan virus disease (SVD) as part of the UN Uganda Emergency Appeal. This will be used to support surveillance, infection prevention and control, and risk communication for communities. This collaboration will help to strengthen the government national response capacity and ensure […]