Ten Bodies Recovered After Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala

Ten Bodies Recovered After Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala

A fuel tanker explosion in Kampala, Uganda, resulted in the recovery of ten bodies, according to a Reuters witness. The tanker overturned around 3:00 PM local time in the Kigoogwa suburb, located on the northern outskirts of the city along the road connecting Kampala to Gulu. Police confirmed that several individuals may have lost their lives, and others sustained injuries in the incident.

October 23, 2024 8

Africa

Uganda police detain 21 activists over oil protest

Police in Uganda have detained 21 environmental activists for demonstrating against ongoing oil developments in the west of the country. The campaigners argue the multi-billion-dollar oil project will have dire consequences for the local communities and the environment. Michael Baleke reports from Kampala. News Central Africa reports Total Energies and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation are conducting drilling activities in Lake Albert. The lake is believed to hold […]

August 27, 2024 47

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Oshiwambo

Omakolotse gaantu geli 17 giitsuwa mo Uganda

Omakolotse gaantu geli 17 ga fumbikwa miipakete yiitenda oga fumbululwa kehala lya gamenwa mondingandinga ya Uganda . Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya aanona taya kongo iikuni momukunda Kabangga pooha nondoolopa Mpigi ,oshinano shoo Km 40 okuza mo Kampala oyiitsu omakolotse ohela. Nopolisi oyati otayi fulu mehala moka ya tale ngele otaya itsumo iipongolo nenge omakolotse ogendji. Nopolisi otayi ningi omakonakono,nankene omakolotse ngoka ga fumbikwa mpoka,kulye,na uunake. IIkundaneki moshilongo […]

July 30, 2024 13 2

Africa

Cultural wealth can drive economic growth in African cities

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency With the right policies, African cities hold immense potential to drive significant economic growth by capitalizing on their rich cultural heritage and harnessing the creativity of their youthful populations, according to a new report. “Africa’s urban landscapes are not just repositories of heritage and tradition; they are dynamic centres of innovation, awaiting the right policies to support unlocking their full potential,” the […]

March 25, 2024 27

Namibia

Deputy Prime Minister warns of collective failure on SDGs

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the collective failure to invest in the Sustainable Development Goals, is having a negative impact on developing nations' economic growth. Nampa reports that while speaking at the Group of 77 plus China's third South Summit in Kampala, she referenced the UN SDG Report 2023, which reveals very little progress on over half of the SDG targets and […]

January 23, 2024 17

Business / Economics

Cooperation only path to protecting humanity from ongoing crises, Commonwealth Secretary-General tells Non-Aligned Movement Summit

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, addressed leaders from 121 Non-Aligned Movement countries, calling for greater cooperation to protect all humanity from overlapping economic, environmental and security challenges. She was speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, on 20 January 2024. Addressing leaders, foreign affairs ministers and strategic partners as an official observer, the […]

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