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From slums of Kampala to T20 World Cup: Story of Uganda's inspirational rising stars
Juma Miyagi, a hero in Kampala's slums, will lead Uganda at the ICC T20 World Cup. Despite living in poverty, Miyagi and his teammates bring hope to their struggling community. Coach Abhay Sharma acknowledged the challenges faced by the team and emphasised the need for better infrastructure and talent development to ensure Uganda's cricket future.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni hails role of Indians in building country’s economy
Reflecting on Uganda's history, particularly the expulsion of Asians, a majority being Indian Ugandans, during Idi Amin's rule, Museveni acknowledged the regrettable mistakes made by the government.
EAM Jaishankar holds 'detailed and comprehensive' discussions with Palestinian counterpart in Uganda
The meeting comes a day after Jaishankar, in his address at the NAM summit, reiterated India's support for a two-state solution. "Right now, the conflict in Gaza is understandably uppermost in our minds. This humanitarian crisis requires a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most affected," he had said.
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
North Korea's recent closing of its diplomatic missions was a sign that the reclusive country is struggling to make money overseas because of international sanctions, South Korea's unification ministry said on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered to demand an end to fossil fuels, urging U.S. President Joe Biden to halt new oil and gas projects and declare a climate emergency. The protesters criticized Biden for approving increased drilling for oil and fossil fuels, despite their support during the 2020 election. The march, which kickstarted New York's Climate Week, featured politicians and actors and emphasized the urgent need to address climate change.
Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar's dominance. But what's the alternative?
Across the developing world, many countries are fed up with America's dominance of the global financial system — especially the power of the dollar. They will air their grievances next week as the BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet with other emerging market countries in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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At least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border
The death toll in an attack on a school in western Uganda has risen to at least 41 from 25 announced earlier by police, Ugandan media outlets said on Saturday.
Special report: How torture, inaction underpin UAE's thriving sex trafficking industry
This story is based on interviews with 25 African women, mostly from Nigeria, who described being lured to the UAE by Gold or other alleged traffickers, as well as dozens of interviews with humanitarian workers, investigators, Nigerian government officials and others with knowledge of sex trafficking in the Emirates. Their accounts are corroborated by court records and case files from Nigeria's anti-human trafficking agency.
Jaishankar on Africa tour to expand economic & defence ties
In Uganda, Jaishankar met President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, one of the longest serving presidents of the continent and a figure of political stability in the region. Uganda has recently taken over as the chair of the Non-Aligned Movement.
What to know about the ICC's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin?
Lawyers familiar with the ICC's case recently said they expected prosecutors to proceed with the arrest warrants because there was a strong trail of public evidence. On Friday, the court said in a statement that it was mindful "that the conduct addressed in the present situation is allegedly ongoing, and that the public awareness of the warrants may contribute to the prevention of the further commission of crimes."
Committee says 305 nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
The Oslo-based organization said there was a decrease from last year's 343 candidates, and that it was the lowest number of registered candidates since 2019. Over the last eight years, the number of annual candidates has exceeded 300, it said, adding that the provisional record was set in 2016 with 376.
Ukraine, climate, economy: Takeaways from glitzy Davos event
The 53rd edition of the weeklong gathering in the Alps drew notables like Ukraine's first lady, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and actor Idris Elba, plus hundreds of presidents, prime ministers, CEOs and other decision-makers who hashed out deals and voiced demands on everything from trade to tanks for Ukraine.
Church attack: 5 dead, 15 injured in bombing during Sunday baptism ceremony in Congo
Bomb attack at a Church has killed five people in Congo.
Eddy Kenzo, 1st Ugandan nominated for Grammy, had humble start
For Kenzo, any recognition of his work is a reminder of how far he's come.
US, China climate envoys to 'meet later' at UN summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed a day earlier to resume climate change talks with the United States. Xi had put those contacts on hold three months earlier in retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan.
COP27: Biden faces high expectations at UN climate talks
He assured delegates the United States was meeting the challenge with urgency, and apologized for the country having temporarily exited the Paris Agreement before he came to office.
'Why are we here?': Climate activists shunted to COP27 sidelines
But it didn't take long for Egypt's stiff security measures to shatter his dreams, as rights groups warn the North African country has stifled protests with "dozens" of arrests. "I was so happy when they announced that COP would be in Africa," said Morris, who founded the Earth Volunteers youth organisation campaigning for "climate justice".
Serum Institute to produce Ebola vaccine for use in Uganda outbreak
The Serum Institute of India plans to manufacture 20,000 to 30,000 doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine by the end of November for use in trials against an outbreak in Uganda, its developers and a company source said.
What are the key climate themes at Davos?
The acceleration of rising temperatures, the ferocity and costliness of major weather events, and the impact, particularly on people in developing countries, have pushed the issue from one of science to something that touches every aspect of life, including (or, perhaps especially) business and economics.
Africa mostly quiet amid widespread condemnation of Russia
Twenty-five of Africa's 54 nations abstained or didn't record a vote in the U.N. General Assembly resolution earlier this month condemning Russia.
At least six killed in east Congo suicide bombing
"There were five people killed in the explosion, plus the bomber, making six," mayor Narcisse Muteba Kashale told Reuters. Congo's government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said on Twitter that the explosion had indeed been caused by a suicide bomber, and that security forces were investigating the incident.
View: China’s economic engagement and protests in three continents
There have been protests in three countries located on three different continents. The common thread is the presence of Chinese investments.
Climate talks struggle with gap between rich, poor nations
The two-week climate conference in Glasgow saw heads of government talking about how curbing global warming is a fight for survival. The leaders focused on big pictures, not the intricate wording crucial to negotiations.
Ugandan weightlifter who went missing seen wearing old India track jacket
The 20-year-old, who was found in central Japan, was seen clad in a red track top with India written on the back while making his way through the Narita airport in a report aired by NTV channel here.
Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators
Media reports that organisers were considering allowing alcohol consumption in Olympics venues provoked a public outcry earlier this week, with the hashtag "cancel the Olympic Games" garnering tens of thousands of tweets.
Ugandan minister hurt, daughter killed, in assassination bid
"A joint security task team is actively investigating a targeted drive-by shooting," which took place shortly before 9 am, deputy inspector general of police Paul Lokech said in the statement.
Assassination attempt on Ugandan ex-army chief kills daughter, driver: Military
Four attackers on motorcycles sprayed bullets at a four-wheel drive vehicle carrying General Katumba Wamala, the minister of works and transport, in the Kampala suburb of Kisasi, local television station NBS reported.
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